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