Home
HelpTest Code ATYSC BLOOD TYPE AND SCREEN
Additional Codes
| Software | Test Code |
|---|---|
| Label Text | ATYSC |
| EPIC | LAB276 |
Performing Laboratory
NorDx Laboratories
Useful For
Determining a patient’s ABO group and Rh type, and detecting clinically significant red blood cell antibodies.
Includes ABO group, Rh type, and antibody screen.
Method Name
Red Blood Cell Agglutination
Reference Values
Not applicable
If the antibody screen is positive, an antibody ID will automatically be performed. If indicated (pregnancy), an antibody titer will be performed. First time antibody IDs will reflex to red cell antigen typing for each antibody, and also to a DAT, polyspecific. The DAT, polyspecific will, in turn, reflex to a DAT-IgG and a DAT-C3d if positive. If the DAT-IgG is positive, an RBC elution will be performed. An additional charge will result for each of these reflexed tests, if performed.
Days and Times Test Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
1 Day
Available Stat
If screen is negative
Profile Information
|
Individual Test Description |
|---|
| ABO TYPE |
| ANTIBODY SCREEN, BLOOD |
| HISTORICAL BLOOD TYPE |
| RH TYPE |
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Preferred Container
Pink Top Tube (EDTA)
Preferred Volume
Whole Blood: 6 mL (Pink Top Tube (EDTA))
Specimen Collection and Handling
1. Send whole blood at ambient temperature.
2. 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
Note: Transport at ambient temperature preferred, refrigerated transport acceptable. Do not freeze. Storage Condition: refrigerated (2-8°C).
Add On Capable
Yes
Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements
No ABN Required
CPT Code Information
|
CPT Code |
CPT Description |
CPT Disclaimer |
|---|---|---|
| 86850 | Antibody Screen, RBC, Each Serum Technique | |
| 86860 | Antibody Elution, RBC, Each Elution | if Indicated |
| 86870 | Antibody Identification, RBC Antibodies, Each Panel for Each Serum Technique | if Indicated |
| 86880 | Antihuman Globulin Test (Coombs Test), Direct, Each Antiserum | if Indicated |
| 86886 | Antihuman Globulin Test (Coombs Test), Indirect, Each Antibody Titer | if Indicated |
| 86900 | Blood Typing, Serologic, ABO | |
| 86901 | Blood Typing, Rh (D) | |
| 86905 | RBC Antigens, Other than ABO, Rh (D), Each | if Indicated |
Performing Laboratory Location
NorDx Laboratories
Acceptable Alternative Container(s)
Lavender Top Tube (EDTA) – ONLY PRIMARY TUBE SAMPLES WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR TESTING.