ABORHTYPE
Blood Type
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB2483; LAB2481 (Cord Blood); LAB2482 (Newborn)
Synonyms:
ABORHCORD
ABORHNB
Performing Lab:
Saint Luke's Regional Laboratories
Container Type:
Lavender-top (EDTA) tube
Specimen Type:
Whole blood
Preferred Volume:
Adults: 1 full, 4 mL tube of whole blood
Infants: 1 full microtainer (0.5 mL)
Infants: 1 full microtainer (0.5 mL)
Collection Procedure:
Label the specimen with the patient's full name, date of birth, date of draw, and initials of phlebotomist.
Store and Transport:
Room temperature
Unacceptable Condition:
Avoid hemolysis
CPT Codes:
86900 - ABO RH Typing (EAP 30040000)
86901 - RH Typing (EAP 30042880)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Sunday