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HelpTest Code NBABORH NEWBORN ABO/RH TYPE
Methodology
Tube Testing
Order this test on an infants <4 months old. If patient is >4 months, order ABO/RH “Type and Rh, Blood.”
Note: If direct antiglobulin test (DAT) is also desired, see NTC “Type, Rh, and Direct Antiglobulin Test, Newborn, Blood.”
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA) MICROTAINER®
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL of whole blood
Collection Instructions:
Note: If specimen is cord blood, send a minimum of 1 mL of EDTA cord blood.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Reference Values
ABO
A, B, AB, or O
Rh TYPE
Positive or negative
Performing Laboratory
Logan Health Medical Center Laboratory
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86900-ABO
86901-Rh
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate <10 days