Blood Type (ABO and Rh)

Label Mnemonic:	ABORH
Epic code:	LAB4309
Downtime form:	Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology DeGowin Blood Center

DeGowin Blood Center - Blood Bank
C271 GH
356-2561

Specimen(s):

Blood

Collection Medium:

Pink top tube 6 mL (K2-EDTA)

Minimum:

Adults (18 years and older): Full 6 mL Pink top tube
Pediatrics (1 year through 17 years old): Full 3 mL Lavender top tube
Pediatrics (4 months up to 1 year old): 1 mL in a 3 mL Lavender tube
Neonates (0 - < 4 months old): 0.5 mL in Lavender Microtainer^®

If these age/container guidelines are not followed, it will result in a rejected sample and a new one will have to be collected.

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