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Performing Laboratory
North Ottawa Community HospitalSpecimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Whole bloodContainer/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Collection Instructions: Label tube with patient’s name, date of birth or medical record number (MRN), date and time of draw, initials of collector, and BB# (Blood Bank band #) if transfusion is indicated.
Reference Values
Type: not applicableScreen: negative
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through SundayMethodology
GelIncludes ABO, antibody screen, and Rh typing.
Specimen Transport Temperature
AmbientTest Classification and CPT Coding
86850-Antibody screen86900-ABO
86901-Rh(D)