ABO/Rh(D), Outside Client
General Information
- Lab Name
- ABO/Rh(D), Outside Client
- Lab Code
- OABRH
- Description
ABO testing is performed to determine if patient has blood group of A, B, O or AB.
Rh testing is performed to determine if patient is Rh(D) Positive or Rh(D) Negative. Both ABO and Rh testing establishes the blood type of the patient.
ABO/Rh may be performed on automated analyzer or standard tube method.
"This test is orderable for approved clients only."
- Synonyms
- ABO/Rh, Blood type, RhD
- Components
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Code Name %ABR ABO/Rh(D)
Interpretation
- Reference Range
- See individual components
Ordering & Collection
- Specimen Type
- Whole Blood
- Collection
-
Preferred: 6 ml PINK TOP (EDTA) tube
Also acceptable: 6ml LAVENDER TOP (EDTA)
Specimen verification and collection:
- Patient ID must be performed in the presence of the patient by the person collecting the specimen.
- Label specimen in the presence of the patient.
- Write collection date and time on specimen label. Printed collection date and time on label is acceptable as well.
- Handling Instructions
Transport: Place specimen in separate biohazard bag and transport at room temperature
- Quantity
-
Requested: 6 mL EDTA whole blood
Minimum: 3 mL EDTA whole blood
Processing
- Receiving Instructions
For non UWMC clients: Specimen should be tested at UWMC Montlake Transfusion Services Lab as soon as possible after collection. If testing is delayed, the specimen should be stored at 2-8 C.
Batch and send specimen separate from other testing, indicate for “For Transfusion Services” on bag.
Complete UWMC TSL Immunohematology Consultation Form and send with specimen.
SPS: Receive batch from non UWMC clients and immediately send specimen to NN601, tube station: 361 for testing.
- Misc Sendout
Performance
- Lab Department
- Blood Bank(BB)
- Frequency
- Daily
- Available STAT?
- No
- Performing Location(s)
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UW-MT Transfusion Service
206-520-4600Clinical Lab, Room # NN601,
University of Washington Medical Center,
1959 NE Pacific street, Seattle, WA 98195
Billing & Coding
- CPT Codes
- 86900, 86901
- LOINC
- 882-1
- Interfaced Order Code
- UOW5424