ABO & Rh (D antigen typing)
| Indications | Determination of patient’s ABO group and Rh type |
| Method | Standard test tube methodology, Hemagglutination |
| Sample Requirements | EDTA tube, separator gel tube is not acceptable. |
| Requested Volume | 1 full 7 ml EDTA sample |
| Minimum Volume or Pediatric volume | Minimum volume: 1 full 7 ml EDTA sample Pediatric: 1 full 3 ml EDTA sample; neonate: 2 full 0.5 ml EDTA microtainers |
| Sample Information | Alternate tube: 1 red top tube or ACDA (light yellow top) |
| Shipping Information | Ship at ambient temperature
Send samples to: |
| Requisition Form | Request for Testing Transfusion Service |
| Transaction Code | 3103-00 |
| CPT Codes | 86900 & 86901 |
| Test Schedule | Monday through Sunday |
| Turn around Time (analytic time) | 24 hours if weekday; 48 hours if weekend |
| Report/ Results | Fax number required to receive report |