Type and Antibody Screen, Baby
| Abbrev Code: | TYPE+SCR,NEO | ||
| Order Code: | LAB276 | Order Name: | Baby Type and Screen |
| Order Instructions: | SafeTrace Code: TNS_NEONAT | ||
| CPT Codes: | 86850 x1, 86900 x1, 86901 x1, 86880 x1 | ||
| Test Includes: | ABO/Rh(D), antibody detection (antibody identification will be performed on newborns if antibody detection is positive) and DAT (Direct Antiglobulin Test, or Direct Coombs, if patient is < 7 days old). Additional charges will occur if antibody identification is indicated.
The provider may order LAB276 (ABO/RH TYPE AND SCREEN) on both adult and neonatal patients. Epic will route this to the proper test appropriate for the patient's age. Baby Type and Screen (PLAB257) will be generated for all patients < 4 months old. |
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| Turnaround Time: | Performed and reported 24 hours/day. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1 mL |
| Container: | Purple (EDTA) |
| Collection Instructions: | Strict specimen labeling requirements must be followed for ABO/Rh testing and compatibility testing. The patient's full name and identification number on the specimen label MUST EXACTLY MATCH the name and identification number on the request form. The specimen label must include the following information:
For patients that do not have a historical ABO/Rh type on file, the sample must be either:
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| Causes for Rejection: | Gross hemolysis; improper labeling |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Do not process. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Blood Bank (UMMC-West Bank, UMMC-East Bank, Lakes, Ridges, Northland, Southdale, Grand Itasca, St. Joseph's, St. John's, Woodwinds) |
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