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Test Code 8488 Type and Screen

Purpose

Determining blood group ABO Rh type and antibody status. Valid for transfusion for 3 days (longer for surgical patients). 

 

Performing Laboratory

Copley Hospital

 

Methodology

Hemagglutination

 

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Blood (Plasma & RBCs)

Container/Tube: Pink Top

Specimen Volume: Full Tube

Specimen Minimum Volume: 5 mL

 

Collection Instructions:

1. Invert tube 8 times immediately after collection.

2. Label specimen with patient’s full name, date of birth,

    date & time of collection, and person collecting.

3. Specimen must be witnessed/collected by laboratory.

 

Additional Information:

See Blood Bank (Transfusion Services) in Special Instructions for complete information.

 

Reference Values

Normal: Negative or Positive: AB, A, B, O and Antibody Positive or Negative

 

Stability

Refrigerated: 7 Days

 

Day(s) Performed

Daily

Available STAT

Analytical Time: 1 Day

 

Aliases

Type and Screen

ABO & Rh Typing

ABO

ABORh

ABO Type

Blood Type

Antibody Screen

 

Test Classification & CPT Coding

86850 - Antibody screen
86900 - ABO group
86901 - Rh type