The University of Iowa (UIHC)
Department of Pathology
LABORATORY SERVICES HANDBOOK

Rh Type
Order Code: RH
Order Form: A-1a Blood Center Request or IPR Req 		  Blood Bank - DeGowin Blood Center
C271 GH
356-2561 
Specimen
 
Blood
Collection Medium:
Pink top tube (EDTA sprayed) 


Minimum:


Adults:  One 6 mL pink top tube is recommended.
Pediatrics:  A filled 3 mL lavender top tube is recommended.
4 months-1 year:  1 mL in a 3 mL lavender top tube is recommended.
Neonates:  0.5 mL (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.


Analytic Time:


2 hours (upon receipt in laboratory)
Average Turnaround time:  Emergent 20 minutes


Reference Range:


not applicable


Methodology:


Tube or microplate


CPT Code:


86901




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Updated: 08/28/2008

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