TL74 : CORD BLOOD ABO and Rh Blood Typing
INFORMATION:
Alternate Name:
CORD BLOOD ABO/Rh TYPE
Methodology:
Immunodiffusion
Clinical Utility:
For determining ABO blood group and Rh forward typing of infant red blood cells. This is specific for cord blood samples and infants less than 4 months of age. Reverse typing is not recommended in this age group due to the immaturity of their immune system and the possibility of passively acquired anti-A or anti-B antibodies from the mother.
ORDERING:
Test Code:
TL74-9
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
Storage Transport Instructions:
PINK: Fill tube, invert gently 5-6 times, label with patient name __
Red top or SST tubes are NOT acceptable for testing.
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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