Test Code CDEV Cord Blood Testing

Important Note

If transfusion is anticipated, a Type and Screen (TYS) must be ordered.

Specimen and Container/Tube

Whole Cord Blood

Rejection Criteria

Whole blood/unspun samples greater than 6 hours will be
rejected.

Specimen Type

Whole Cord Blood

Preferred Volume

6 mL

Fee Code

30168, 30169, 30469

Test Includes

ABO type
Rh type
Direct Antiglobulin Test (DAT)

Container/Tube

Pink top, EDTA

NOTE: All blood bank samples must have HAND WRITTEN collection information on the label to be accepted (date MM/DD/YY or MM/DD/YYYY, time, and initials).

Specimen Minimum Volume

2 mL

Day(s) Performed

24/7

STAT DAY(S) AND TIME(S) PERFORMED

Not Available

CPT

86900, 86901, 86880

Reject Due To

Whole blood/unspun samples greater than 6 hours will be rejected.

Samples without HAND WRITTEN collection information (date MM/DD/YY or MM/DD/YYYY, collection time, and initals) on the sample will be rejected.

Pediatric Volume