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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