Test Code 0220764 Antigen Typing, Red Blood Cells (RBC), Patient
Methodology
Manual tube and indirect gel
Performing Laboratory
Alomere Health Hospital Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Whole blood
Specimen Volume: One 5-mL tubes
Collection Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1-mL whole blood
Collection Instructions:
1. Avoid hemolysis
2. Label tubes with Patient's full name (first and last), ID number (DOB or MRN), Date and Time of Collection, Specimen Source (if applicable) and Collector's initials.
3. Call Blood Bank (at 320-762-6087) prior to sending specimen.
4. Specify patient’s ABO/Rh type and antigen(s) to be typed.
5. Alomere Health Hospital Laboratory performs limited antigen typing.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Reference Values
Positive
Negative
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86905 RBC antigen, each