Blood Type (ABO and Rh) Nonpatient
Order Code: OTYPE
Epic Lab Code: LAB4316
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, source of sample. 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:
1 hour (upon receipt in laboratory)
Reference Range:
Not applicable
Comments:
ABO and Rh type is performed on a nonpatient.
Methodology:
Tube
CPT Code:
ABO 86900, Rh 86901