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Test Code RH RH TYPE

Additional Codes

Software Test Code
Label Text                         RH
EPIC LAB20145                  

Performing Laboratory

NorDx Laboratories

Useful For

Detecting the presence or absence of Rh blood group antigen to determine patient Rh type

Method Name

Red Blood Cell Agglutination

Days and Times Test Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

1 Day

Available Stat

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Preferred Container

Pink Top Tube (EDTA) – 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.

Preferred Volume

Whole Blood: 7 mL (Pink Top Tube (EDTA))

Specimen Collection and Handling

1. Send whole blood at ambient temperature.

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

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type: Whole Blood

Refrigerated: 3 Days

Add On Capable

Yes

Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements

No ABN Required

Performing Laboratory Location

NorDx Laboratories

LOINC Code Information

10331-7

Acceptable Alternative Container(s)

Lavender Top Tube (EDTA)