| 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
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Schedule
Mon - Sat
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Turn-Around Time
24hrs; Also offered STAT at an additional charge
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Instructions/Notes
Positive Identification of the patient is required
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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.
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CPT Codes
86900; 86901
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