Specimen:

Plasma

Collection Medium:

Minimum:

A filled 6 mL tube

Testing
Schedule:

0700-1400 Monday through Friday.

Analytic Time:

24 hours (upon receipt in laboratory)

Reference Range:

Not applicable

Comments:

If ABO titlers are ordered, then a blood type will be performed.

Methodology:

Serial dilution tube test

Sample
Processing:

Invert tube gently several times to mix blood.
Label transport tube with patient last name, first name, identification 
number, date and time of collection.
Do Not Centrifuge.
Submit whole blood in original container.

Sample
Storage:

Room temperature or refrigerate if stored overnight.

Transport
Instructions:

Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Place specimen into zip-lock type bag, seal bag.
Place specimen into styrofoam container, seal container.
Ship at ambient temperature.

Instructions:

If specimen will arrive at laboratory within 24 hours of collection, 
refrigeration is not required.

CPT Code:

Rh 86901, 86886

See also:
Antibody Titration (IgG with Marsh Score), Plasma