Needs 2 signatures on tube label; Frozen specimens Unacceptable
Collection Comments
2 signatures required on tube label. One can be the patient's or a patient representative's signature.
Required Specimen Volume:
Patients <4 years old - two lavender microtainers
Patients 4-12 years old - one 6 mL lavender tube is preferred, one 3 mL lavender tube may be accepted
Patients 13+ years old - one 6 mL lavender tube
The Medical Technologist may request additional specimen depending on the patient's age, the patient's hematocrit, and/or the presence of atypical antibodies.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Room Temperature or Refrigerated. Refrigerate after 24 hours.
Stability (from collection to initiation)
3 days
Special Handling
**REQUIRES TWO SIGNATURES**
Ordering Recommendations
ABO and RH is required for selecting compatible blood products for transfusion.
Performed
Monday - Sunday; Days, Evenings, Nights
Methodology
Tube or Gel
Reported
1 day
Performing Lab
Blood Bank
Other Performing Labs
Arnett, Ball, Bloomington, Frankfort, Jay County, North, Paoli, Saxony, Tipton, West and White Blood Bank
Synonyms
1020
ABO and Rh Type
BB ABO and Rh
ABO Grouping and Rho (D) Typing
Blood Type
Reference Interval
A,B,AB,O;Rh-neg/pos
CPT Codes
86901, 86900
LOINC Codes
NAME
LOINC
Order
ABO and Rh
34530-6
Test Code (Outreach Synonym)
1020
Catalog Code
684308
Collection
Collect
Blood, Lavender or Lavender Microtainer
Preferred Draw Volume
Lavender: 6 mL
Minimum Draw Volume
Lavender: 3 mL
Other Acceptable Containers
Red or Pink
Unacceptable Conditions
Needs 2 signatures on tube label; Frozen specimens Unacceptable
Collection Comments
2 signatures required on tube label. One can be the patient's or a patient representative's signature.
Required Specimen Volume:
Patients <4 years old - two lavender microtainers
Patients 4-12 years old - one 6 mL lavender tube is preferred, one 3 mL lavender tube may be accepted
Patients 13+ years old - one 6 mL lavender tube
The Medical Technologist may request additional specimen depending on the patient's age, the patient's hematocrit, and/or the presence of atypical antibodies.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Room Temperature or Refrigerated. Refrigerate after 24 hours.
Stability (from collection to initiation)
3 days
Special Handling
**REQUIRES TWO SIGNATURES**
Ordering
Ordering Recommendations
ABO and RH is required for selecting compatible blood products for transfusion.
Performed
Monday - Sunday; Days, Evenings, Nights
Methodology
Tube or Gel
Reported
1 day
Performing Lab
Blood Bank
Other Performing Labs
Arnett, Ball, Bloomington, Frankfort, Jay County, North, Paoli, Saxony, Tipton, West and White Blood Bank
