Test Code NEOXM Neonatal Transfusion
Methodology
Includes ABO/Rh, antibody screen, antiglobulin technique, and compatibility test (each unit).
Specimen Requirements
Blood Bank armband is required.
Draw 2 full, CAPIJECT® (EDTA) tubes for crossmatch. No additional specimen needed after baby is crossmatched until 4 months old.
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type |
Temperature |
Time |
Whole blood, EDTA |
Refrigerated |
72 hrs |
Reference Values
Not applicable
Reject Due To
Hemolysis |
NA |
Lipemia |
NA |
Icterus |
NA |
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
CPT Coding
86850 - antibody screen
86900 - ABO
86901 - Rh (D)
86920 - compatibility test, each unit
86922 - antiglobulin technique
86870 - antibody ID if appropriate
Performing Laboratory
Huntsville Hospital Laboratory
LOINC Coding
Test Name | LOINC Code |
---|---|
Neonatal transfusion | 19066-0 |