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HelpTest Code ABORH ABO Group and Rh Type LAB895
Test Method
AABB Standard: Agglutination of red cells with an antiserum
represents the presence of the corresponding antigen in the red
cells; Ortho Gel Cards. (AABB Technical manual. 14th edition.
Edited by V Vengelen-Tyler. Bethesda, MD, American Association
of
Blood Banks 2002)
Specimen Requirement
A 5mL EDTA purple-top tube is preferred.
Additional Specimen Collection Information
7-10 mL red-top, 5 mL heparin green-top or 5 mL blue-top
tubes
are also acceptable. Serum and plasma gel tubes are not
acceptable.
Cord blood may also be tested. Micro specimen may be obtained
with
a capillary collection device.
Reference Values
Not Applicable
Performance
Testing is performed Monday through Sunday.
Routine orders: Typically completed within 4 hours.
Expedite orders: Typically completed within 1 hour after the
specimen arrives at the testing site.
STAT orders: Typically completed within 15 minutes after the
specimen arrives at the testing site.
Useful For
Selecting compatible blood products for transfusion therapy
LOINC Code Information
34530-6 ABO and Rh Group Panel-Blood
CPT Code Information
86900 ABO Group
86901 Rh Type