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HelpTest Code LAB12115 ABO/Rh Blood Typing
Department
BLOOD BANK
Collection Requirements
BBID#
Primary Collection Container
Pink (K3EDTA)
Alternate Collection Container
Lavender 6 mL (K3EDTA)
Transport
Whole blood refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Whole blood
Stability
Ambient: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Minimum Testing Volume
2.0 mL
Reference Range
By report
Methodology
Hemagglutination
Performed
Sunday – Saturday
Reported
Varies
CPT Codes
86900; 86901
Unacceptable Conditions
Hemolyzed, no Blood Bank band number for blood products.
Additional Information
Band patient if blood products may be needed or if crossmatch is ordered.