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HelpTest Code ABORH Blood Typing, ABO and RH
Useful For
To determine the presence or absence of A, B and D antigens on red cells
To determine the presence or absence of anti-A and anti-B in the corresponding plasma
Synonyms/Keywords
ABO Grouping, ABO/RH, Type and Rh, ABO/RH Typing, BB - Blood Type, ABO & Rh
Specimen Requirements
| Fasting Required | Specimen Type | Preferred Container/Tube | Acceptable Container/Tube | Specimen Volume | Specimen Minimum Volume (allows for 1 repeat) |
Pediatric Minimum Volume (no repeat) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No | Whole blood | 6 mL EDTA Pink Top Tube (PTT) | Two 3 mL EDTA Lavender Top Tubes (LTT) | 3 mL | 2.5 mL | Two 0.5 mL microcollection tubes |
Collection/Processing Instructions
If ordering tests for transfusion of blood products, refer to Type and Crossmatch (T-C) and/or Type and Screen (T-S) for collection requirements.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Whole blood | Refrigerate | < 10 days old |
Rejection Criteria
| Serum separator tubes (SST) |
|---|
| Frozen |
| Hemolyzed |
Test Information
Specimens drawn for blood typing cannot be used for other laboratory tests.
Reference Range Information
| Performing Location | Reference Range |
|---|---|
| All Performing Sites | No reference ranges are available |
Marshfield Labs Performing Department
Marshfield Labs Transfusion Services
Performing Information
| Performing Location | Day(s) Test Performed | Analytical Time | Methodology/Instrumentation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weston | Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | Serological |
| Park Falls | Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | Serological |
| Rice Lake | Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | Gel |
| Marshfield | Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | Serological |
| Minocqua | Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | Serological |
| Neillsville | Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | Gel |
| Eau Claire | Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | Serological |
| Beaver Dam | Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | Gel |
| Ladysmith | Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | Gel |
CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86900 | ABO | |||
| 86901 | RH |
Outreach CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86900 | ABO | |||
| 86901 | RH |
Ordering Applications
| Ordering Application | Description |
|---|---|
| Centricity | ABO/RH (Blood Typing) |
| Cerner | None |