ABO Compatible Crossmatch
| Specialty | Compatibility Testing |
| Also Known as (Alias) | Electronic Crossmatch AHG Crossmatch |
| Indications | Patients who require red cell transfusion |
| Method | solid phase, gel, and tube |
| Test Information | Testing includes ABO/Rh and antibody screen on the recipient performed to confirm ABO compatibility. If antibody screen is negative, and patient meets criteria, an electronic crossmatch is performed. If antibody screen is positive or patient has history of red blood cell alloantibody, an antiglobulin crossmatch is performed and antigen negative units are issued. |
| Sample Requirements | EDTA |
| Requested Volume | 7 ml EDTA (purple top) tube |
| Minimum Volume or Pediatric volume | 1-5 years old, 3 ml EDTA; < 1 year old, 2 full 0.5 ml EDTA microtainers |
| Sample Information | 2 unique patient identifers, date, phlebotomist initials must be present |
| Shipping Information | Refrigerated |
| Requisition Form | Request for Blood & Blood Components |
| Transaction Code | 3025-00 |
| CPT Codes | 86920 |
| Test Schedule | Monday-Sunday |
| Turn around Time (analytic time) | 1 hour |
| Report/ Results | Identification confirmed |