RBC Antigen Testing Per Antigen, Blood

RBC Antigen Testing Per Antigen

Order Code:	AGPT
Epic Lab Code:	LAB4384
Order Form:	DeGowin Blood Center Requisition

DeGowin Blood Center - Blood Bank
C271 GH
356-2561

Specimen:

Blood

Collection Medium:

	or
Pink top tube	or	Lavender top tube 3 mL (EDTA)

Minimum:

0.5 mL

Rejection Criteria:

Specimen must be labeled with patient's first and last name and medical record number. Specimens will be rejected if information is not on the label when received.

Testing Schedule:

24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.

Analytic Time:

24 hours (upon receipt in laboratory)

Reference Range:

Red cell antigens are tested with antisera to determine phenotype.

Methodology:

Tube test, direct or antiglobulin

CPT Code:

86905