Test Directory
5302 ABO
Specimen Type
Specimen Stability
Reference Range
Pink-top Tube
72 Hrs 2-8° C
See Report
Specimen Requirements
Preferred amount: 5.0 mL Whole Blood; Full specimen tube is preferred in the event of specimen typing discrepancy and additional testing is required. Minimum amount: 1.0 mL Whole Blood.
Method
Antigen-Antibody Reaction/Hemagglutination
Schedule
Mon - Sat
Turn-Around Time
24hrs; Also offered STAT at an additional charge
Instructions/Notes
Positive identification of the patient is required
Clinical Utility
Blood typing is used to determine the blood group and the type of blood or blood components a recipient can safely receive. Group and typing of expectant mothers and newborns may indicate potential for ABO/Rh hemolytic disease of the newborn.
CPT Codes
86900
