ABO Grouping

Test ID: 

705969

CPT code:

86900

Synonyms:

•Blood Grouping and Rh Typing
•Blood Type
•Group and Type
•Type and Rh

Clinical Use:

Determination of ABO blood group and Rh type for transfusion candidates. Group and typing of expectant mothers and newborns may indicate potential for ABO hemolytic disease of the fetus/newborn. Rh typing is used to determine Rh immune globulin candidacy for prenatal and postpartum patients.

Specimen Type:

Whole blood

Requested Volume: 

4 mL

Minimum Volume: 

1 mL

Container Type: 

Lavender-top (EDTA) tube

Storage Instructions:

Specimens should be tested as soon as possible. Samples that cannot be tested immediately should be stored at 2°C to 8°C. Do not freeze red cells.

Rejection Criteria

Gross hemolysis; bacterial or other contamination