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Specimen Requirements
Blood Bank armband is required.
Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s). Do not transfer blood to other containers. Send 10 mL of EDTA whole blood in original VACUTAINERS®. Forward unprocessed whole blood promptly.
Reject Due To
|
Hemolysis |
NA |
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Lipemia |
NA |
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Icterus |
NA |
Blood Bank armband is required.
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- AHG compatibility test, if appropriate
86870- antibody ID, if appropriate
86905 - antigen type, if appropriate
Performing Laboratory
Huntsville Hospital Laboratory/Madison Hospital Laboratory
Secondary ID
HHA257
LOINC Coding
| Test Name | LOINC Code |
|---|---|
|
Type & Crossmatch |
34531-2 |
| Blood Component Type | 933-2 |
| Units Ordered | 43413-4 |
| Crossmatch Expiration | 19066-0 |
| ABO/RH (D) | 882-1 |
| Antbody Screen | 890-4 |
Specimen Stability Information
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Specimen Type |
Temperature |
Time |
|
Whole blood, EDTDA |
Refrigerated |
72 hrs |