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