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HelpTest Code LAB20095 Type and Screen
Department
BLOOD BANK
Collection Requirements
Band patient with Blood Bank ID Number.
Primary Collection Container
Pink (K3EDTA)
Alternate Collection Container
Lavender 6 mL (K3EDTA)
Transport
Refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Whole blood
Stability
Ambient: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable
Minimum Testing Volume
3 ml
Methodology
Hemagglutination
Performed
Sunday – Saturday
Reported
As completed
CPT Codes
86900, 86901, 86850
Unacceptable Conditions
Hemolyzed, No Blood Bank Band number for Rhig or Blood Products.
Additional Information
Band patient if blood products may be needed or if crossmatch is ordered. Type and Screen includes {ABORh Type and Antibody Screen}.