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Test Code ATYP BLOOD TYPE

Additional Codes

Software Test Code
Label Text                                                 ATYP                                                            
EPIC LAB895

Performing Laboratory

NorDx Laboratories

Useful For

ABO grouping and Rh typing of red blood cells

Method Name

Red Blood Cell Agglutination

Days and Times Test Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

1 Day

Available Stat

Profile Information

Individual Test Description

ABO TYPE
HISTORICAL BLOOD TYPE
RH TYPE

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Preferred Container

Pink Top Tube (EDTA) – ONLY PRIMARY TUBE SAMPLES WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR TESTING.

Preferred Volume

Whole Blood: 6 mL (Lavender Top Tube (EDTA))

Specimen Collection and Handling

Send whole blood at ambient temperature.

Tube MUST be labelled with full name of patient (Last, First [Do not use nicknames]), date of birth and /or identification number, date of collection, and initials of person drawing specimen.

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type: Whole Blood

Refrigerated: 3 Days

Add On Capable

Yes

Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements

No ABN Required

CPT Code Information

CPT Code

CPT Description

CPT Disclaimer

86900 Blood Typing, Serologic, ABO  
86901 Blood Typing, Rh (D)  

Keywords

BLOOD TYPE AND GROUP

Performing Laboratory Location

NorDx Laboratories

Acceptable Alternative Container(s)

Lavender Top Tube (EDTA)

Red Top Tube