Reverse Type only (ABO)
| Label Mnemonic: | ABOREV |
| Epic code: | LAB4312 |
| Order form: | DeGowin Blood Center Requisition |
| Supply order: | Supply Order Form |
| Billing: | Billing Policies |
| CPT code: | 86900, Rh 86901 |
Specimen(s):
Plasma
Collection Medium:
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or |
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| Pink top tube 6 mL (K2-EDTA) | 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:
2 hours (upon receipt in laboratory)
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.
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.
Place specimen into zip-lock type bag, seal bag.
Place specimen into Styrofoam container, seal container.
Ship at room temperature.