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EPIC: LAB276
Methodology
Red-Cell Agglutination
Used to determine a patient’s ABO group and Rh type and detection of clinically significant RBC antibodies.
Performing Laboratory
St. Joseph Hospital
Specimen Requirements
Collect blood in a 10-mL, pink-top, Blood Bank (K2 EDTA) tube(s), and send EDTA whole blood.
Note: 1. If specimen collection may result in a possible transfusion, patient must be wearing a hospital identification wristband.
2. All specimens must be completely labeled per AABB requirements. See “Blood Bank” in “Special Instructions” for additional information.
Reference Values
Not applicable
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Available STAT
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86850 - antibody screen
86900 - ABO
86901 - Rh