Test Code CBEV Cord Blood Profile
Methodology
Includes ABO and Rh typing and Coombs, direct.
Specimen Requirements
Draw cord blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s), and send 5 mL of EDTA cord blood. Forward promptly to the Blood Bank.
Reference Values
ABO AND Rh TYPING
No established reference values
COOMBS, DIRECT
Negative (reported as positive or negative)
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Performing Laboratory
Huntsville Hospital Laboratory/Madison Hospital Laboratory
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86880 - Coombs, direct
86900 - ABO
86901 - Rh (D)