Test Code ABORH ABO and RH - St. Charles
Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB895
Epic Description: GROUP & RH
This code for St. Charles. All other sites order GRPE (LAB895)
Synonym
ABO and Rh Grouping
Collection Limitations
Pink EDTA preferred 6.0 mL tube is in stock in Central Supply. Tubes can be ordered from Central Supply. Lawson #74361
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
---|---|---|---|
Preferred |
PINK, 6.0 mL EDTA |
6.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
Alternate | Lavender, EDTA | 6.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Tubes must be labeled with the following information:
1.Patient’s complete name
2.Clinic number
3.Location
4.Date of collection
5.Collector’s I.D.
Tubes may be labeled with stamped or computer-generated labels, or info may be handwritten. Do not centrifuge. Transport at room temperature. Refrigerate if holding overnight.
Performing Lab
Blood Bank Lab
Assay Frequency
24 hours
Routine Turnaround Time
15 minutes
CSR Storage Requirements
Transport specimen to Blood Bank. Do not centrifuge.
CPT Code Information
86900
86901