ABO, Rh (Sendout)

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General Information

Lab Name
ABO, Rh (Sendout)
Lab Code
RAR
Epic Name
ABO, Rh (Sendout)
External Test Id
3103-00
Description

Useful For: Determination of patient’s ABO group and Rh type.

Ordering Note: Order this test for sendouts to Bloodworks Northwest only. For testing performed by UW-MT or HMC TSL, refer to Blood Type [ABRH] or Rh Only [BBRH].

Forms & Requisitions
Synonyms
3103-00, ABO & RH
Components
Code Name
RABOR Blood Typing Result (Sendout)
RRHR Rh Result (Sendout)
S2AR ABO, Rh Testing Lab

Interpretation

Reference Range
See individual components

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type
Blood
Collection

Preferred: 6 mL blood in PINK TOP (EDTA) tube

  • Also Accepted: 6 mL blood in LAVENDER TOP (EDTA) tube

Pediatric Draws: 1 full 3 mL PINK or LAVENDER (EDTA) tube; Neonate: 2 full 0.5 mL EDTA microtainers (PINK or LAVENDER)

Unacceptable: SST or GEL tubes

Dual Signatures Required: All Blood Bank samples require dual signatures (person collecting the specimen/performing positive patient ID and a second verifier) on the Bloodworks Northwest request form and on the sample label(s).

Forms & Requisitions
Quantity
Requested: 6 mL EDTA whole blood
Minimum: 6 mL EDTA whole blood. Pediatric: 1 full 3 ml EDTA; Neonate: 2 full 0.5 ml EDTA microtainers

Processing

Receiving Instructions

Store and transport whole blood at ambient temperature.

Send samples as received to Bloodworks Northwest via DLMP or Delivery Express courier.

Misc Sendout

Performance

Lab Department
Transfusion Support(TS)
Frequency
Performed: Daily. Turn around Time: 30 minutes from sample receipt at Bloodworks NW.
Available STAT?
Yes
Performing Location(s)
Sendout Bloodworks Northwest Central TSL/Immunohematology Reference Laboratory

921 Terry Ave
A-Level
Seattle, WA 98104

Central Transfusion Support Lab (TSL): 206-689-6525

Immunohematology Reference Lab (IRL): 206-689-6534

Billing & Coding

CPT Codes
86900, 86901
LOINC
34530-6