Type and Screen

Specimen:

Test Code

YTYIAS

Specimen Name

Type and Screen

Collect

2- Lavender EDTA Whole Blood

Submit

7 mLs (Min: 3 mL) EDTA whole blood, Refrigerated.

Special Handling

Collect specimen and mix tubes thoroughly immediately upon collection.

Rejection Criteria

—

Stability

Refrigerated 3 days

Methodology

—

Performed

Sunday - Saturday

Reported

1-2 days

CPT Codes

  • 86850
  • 86900
  • 86901

Components

ABO (Blood type), RH, and Antibody Screen

Additional Information

If antibody results are positive: Antibody Identification and or any of the following: titer, direct coombs, elution, absorption, antigen typing, prewarming, enzyme testing, neutralization, crossmatch compatability testing or testing sent to a reference laboratory

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