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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.

Reject Due To

 

Hemolysis

NA

Lipemia

NA

Icterus

NA

 

Reference Values

Not applicable

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

 

Specimen Stability Information

 

Specimen Type

Temperature

Time

Whole blood, EDTA

Refrigerated

72 hrs