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ABO and Rh Type

Collection Requirements

Source: blood
Container: EDTA lavender
Volume: 1 mL in vacutainer

Special Instructions

TIPS:

  • Be sure the MRN is on the label used
  • If using Cerner Pathnet labels, do NOT use the smaller labels
  • MUST have hand written date & time of collection AND the collectors initials

Turn Around Time

STAT: 30 minutes
Routine: 2-4 hours

Availability

STAT
Routine

Includes

Type A, B, AB, or O and Rh

Algorithm

All patients: if <4 months age and first collection at CM a DAT is performed

If born at Children's Mercy: Anti-D negative result a Weak D is performed

 

Lab Processing Instructions

Specimen: whole blood
Room temperature

Performing Laboratory

Adele Hall

Adele Hall Lab Section

Transfusion Services

Instrumentation/Methodology

tube testing

Reference Ranges

Blood Type: A, B, AB, or O
Rh: positive or negative

CPT

86900
86901