Genotype, Red Blood Cells
| Abbrev Code: | RBCGEN | ||
| Order Code: | LAB5550 | Order Name: | Genotype Red Blood Cell |
| Synonyms: | RBC Predicted Phenotype | ||
| Methodology: | HEA 1.2 BeadChip Genotype | ||
| CPT Codes: | 0001U x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Fri; results are reported within 2-4 weeks. | ||
| Special Instructions: | If patient has been transfused, please wait 24 hours before collecting specimen. A signed informed consent in the patient's medical record is required; the consent should not be sent to the laboratory. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 10 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 5 mL |
| Container: | Purple (EDTA) Alternate Containers: Yellow (ACD, Solution A) tube available from laboratory |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Do not process, whole blood. Store at room temperature. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at room temperature.
UMMC-East and UMMC-West deliver specimen directly to Blood Bank. Do not send to Sendouts. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (Memorial Blood Center) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | By report |
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