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Test Code TYPE Blood Type

Performing Laboratory

Trinity Health Grand Haven

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/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

Not applicable

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Methodology

Gel

Includes ABO and Rh typing.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Test Classification and CPT Coding

86900-ABO

86901-Rh(D)