Blood Type (ABO and Rh)
Order Code: ABORH
Epic Lab Code: LAB4309
Order Form: DeGowin Blood Center Requisition
DeGowin Blood Center - Blood Bank
C271 GH
356-2561
Specimen:
Blood
Collection Medium:
or
Pink top tube Lavender top tube 3 mL (EDTA)
Minimum:
Adults: A filled 6 mL tube Pediatrics: A filled 3 mL tube 4 months-1 year: 0.5 mL in a 3 mL lavender top tube Neonates: 0.5 cc (full) lavender microtainer for patients 0-4 months.
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.
Turn Around Time:
1 hour (upon receipt in laboratory)
Reference Range:
not applicable
Methodology:
Tube
CPT Code:
ABO 86900, Rh 86901