Test Code SOFT: CORD ABO, Rh, and Direct Coombs, Newborn, Cord Blood
Additional Codes
Ordering Mnemonic |
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HOM: CORD BLOOD EVALUATION |
Performing Laboratory
Saint Francis Medical Center-Blood Bank
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Cord blood
Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube AND Pink-top (K2 EDTA) tube (we need both now)
Specimen Volume: Full tube
Collection Instructions:
1. Do not centrifuge.
2. See Blood Bank in Special Instructions for further information.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Reference Values
Not applicable
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86880-Coombs, direct
86900-Blood typing; ABO
86901-Rh
Methodology
Micro Titer Gel Card A/B/D Reverse/Micro Titer IgG Gel Card