Blood Type (ABO and Rh)

Label Mnemonic:	ABORH
Epic code:	LAB4309
Order form:	DeGowin Blood Center Requisition
Supply order:	Supply Order Form
Billing:	Billing Policies
CPT code:	ABO 86900, Rh 86901

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

Instructions:

If specimen will be received in the laboratory within 24 hours of collection, refrigeration is not required.

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 room temperature.