ABO group, Rh type and Crossmatch (compatibility testing), Newborn NEOXM
Specimen Required | |
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Collect | One pink (K2EDTA) or one full microtainer. |
Transport | 1 mL whole blood at 20-25ºC or 2-8ºC. |
Remarks | The specimen label for all Blood Bank tests must contain the full patient name, patient identification number or social security number, date of collection, time of collection and phlebotomist identification. |
Schedule | Daily-24 hours per day |
Billing Code | 6910004 |
CPTCode | 86900, 86901 |
Notes | This test includes ABO group and Rh type of the infant and an antibody screen. Please indicate if red cell transfusion is needed or if blood is to be kept on call. The antibody screen can be performed on the infant's blood or the mother's blood, if available. |
Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s) | |
Reference Interval | |
See Laboratory Report |