Test Code PREN Prenatal ABO, Rh, and Antibody Screen
Specimen and Container/Tube
Whole Blood pink top EDTA
Rejection Criteria
Specimen will be rejected if proper HANDWRITTEN collection information (date MM/DD/YY or MM/DD/YYYY, time and initials) are not on the specimen.
Specimen Type
Whole Blood EDTA pink top
Preferred Volume
6 mL
Fee Code
30144, 30168, 30169
Test Includes
- ABO type
- RH type
- Antibody Screen
- Reflex Testing: Antibody work-up (ABWU) is ordered per protocol by Blood Bank based on positive antibody screen results
- Reflex Testing: Antibody Titer (TTR) will be ordered per protocol by Blood Bank on initial detection / identification of a clinically significant antibody. Subsequent titers must be ordered.
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). See example below:
Example: UX 08/07/2024 0123
Specimen Minimum Volume
2 mL
Day(s) Performed
24/7
STAT DAY(S) AND TIME(S) PERFORMED
Not Available
CPT
86850, 86900, 86901
Pediatric Volume
2 mL
Test Components
- ABO type
- RH type
- Antibody Screen
- Reflex Testing: Antibody work-up (ABWU) is ordered per protocol by Blood Bank based on positive antibody screen results
- Reflex Testing: Antibody Titer (TTR) will be ordered per protocol by Blood Bank on initial detection / identification of a clinically significant antibody. Subsequent titers must be ordered.
Last reviewed
Last reviewed 08/07/2024 RM