Rh Type

Label Mnemonic:	RHO
Epic code:	LAB4408
Downtime form:	Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology DeGowin Blood Center

DeGowin Blood Center - Blood Bank
C271 GH
356-2561

Specimen(s):

Blood

Collection Medium:

	or
Pink top tube 6 mL (K2-EDTA)	or	Lavender top tube 3 mL (EDTA)

Minimum:

0.5 mL

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 or microplate

CPT Code:

86901