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0156 : ABO and Rh Blood Typing

INFORMATION:

Alternate Name:
ABO/Rh BLOOD TYPE
Methodology:
ID-Micro Typing System gel test
Clinical Utility:
For determining ABO blood group and Rh type. Pregnant women are tested to determine the risk of Rh incompatibility between the mother and fetus.

ORDERING:

Test Code:
0156-0
Turnaround Time:
1 DAY
Preferred Specimen:
Pink Tube-EDTA
Collection:
Container Qty Temp Stability
Pink Tube-EDTA 1 Refrigerate 7 DAYS
Collection Instructions:
PINK: Fill tube, invert gently 5-6 times, label with patient name
Specimen Comment:
Red top or SST tubes are NOT acceptable for testing.
Alternative Specimen:
Pediatric Lavender, Lavender top- EDTA, Yellow top- ACD

Billing:

CPT Codes:
86900 x 1, 86901 x 1

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