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Epic EAP: LAB1961
Epic Description: TYPE AND SCREEN PREOP
For St. Charles use Soft code TS (LAB1961)
For Ochsner LSU Shreveport, St. Mary, Monroe and St. Mary Teche, use Soft code TSGPO (LAB1961)
Synonym
Type & Screen
ABO/Rh & Indirect Antiglobulin (Coombs) Test
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 | 6.0 mL |
| Alternate | Lavender, EDTA | 6.0 mL | 6.0 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
40 minutes
CSR Storage Requirements
Transport specimens to Blood Bank. Do not centrifuge.
CPT Code Information
86901
86900
86850