% ABO

General Information

Lab Name
% ABO (Sendout)
Lab Code
RABOP
Epic Name
% ABO (Sendout)
External Test Id
3105-00
Description

Indications: Determination of the percent ABO red cells for major ABO Incompatible HSCT recipient.

Test Information: Comparison of reaction strength of the patient RBCs compared to diluted reagent Group A and/or Group B RBCs to provide information about percent of RBCs that are of donor phenotype.

Forms & Requisitions

Bloodworks Northwest Immunohematology Reference Laboratory Requisition

Synonyms
3105-00, % ABO for HSCT, Percent ABO
Components

Interpretation

Method

Standard test tube methodology

Reference Range
See individual components

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type
Blood
Collection

7 mL EDTA LAVENDER TOP tube

Pediatric: 1 full 3 ml EDTA sample; neonate: 2 full 0.5 ml EDTA microtainers.

Unacceptable: Separator gel tube

Forms & Requisitions

Bloodworks Northwest Immunohematology Reference Laboratory Requisition

Handling Instructions

Outside Laboratories: Maintain and transport EDTA whole blood at ambient temperature.

Quantity
Requested: 7 mL EDTA Whole Blood
Minimum: 7 mL EDTA Whole Blood

Processing

Receiving Instructions

Maintain whole blood at room temperature. Send to Bloodworks Northwest with a completed Bloodworks Northwest Requisition or a copy of the Epic requisition.

Misc Sendout

Performance

Lab Department
Transfusion Support(TS)
Frequency
Performed: Monday - Sunday. TAT: 24 hours on weekdays; 48 hours on weekends.
Available STAT?
Performing Location(s)
Sendout Bloodworks Northwest
206-292-6500

921 Terry Ave
Seattle, WA 98104

Billing & Coding

CPT Codes
86900
LOINC
883-9