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HelpTest Code LAB8008 ABO/Rh Type, Neonate
Additional Codes
| Epic Test Name | Epic Test Code | Mnemonic |
|---|---|---|
| ABO & RH Newborn | LAB8008 | ABONB |
Test Alias
ABO & Rh Newborn
Useful For/Utility
Testing indicated when Cord Blood sample cannot be obtained or was not suitable for testing.
Methodology
Tube Testing/Gel Card Testing
Clinical Information
The ABO system is regarded as the most important blood-group system in transfusion medicine because of severe hemolytic transfusion reactions and, to a lesser degree, hemolytic disease of the newborn.
The Rh blood group system is the secondmost important blood group system, after the ABO blood group system.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA) MICROTAINERS
Specimen Volume: 1 EDTA microtainer filled to the top line (500 microliters)
Additional Information: Label specimen for Blood Bank, see Transfusion Services in Special Instructions.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient/Refrigerate OK/Frozen NO
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Performing Laboratory
Transfusion Services -
St. Joseph's Medical Center Lab, SMDC Clinical Lab, Virginia Hospital Lab, Fargo Hosital Lab, Fosston Hospital Lab, St. Mary's - Detroit Lakes Lab
Test Classification and CPT Coding
| CPT Code | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Code |
| 86900 | ABO Type, Newborn | 14580-5 |
| 86901 | Rh Type, Newborn | 14908-8 |
Special Instructions
Drawing instuctions can be obtained from the Source under the Resources tab. Select Policies & Procedures and Select Laboratory Releated Documents.