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Test Code RH RH FACTOR

Methodology

Tube Testing or Gel

This test is performed to determine the Rh type of the patient’s RBCs. This test may be performed on expectant mothers, and is included as part of TS “Type and Screen, Blood” and ABO/RH “ABO and Rh Type, Blood.”

Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Preferred:

Pink-Top Tube

Container/Tube: Pink-top (EDTA) “crossmatch” tube(s)-Plain, red-top tube or serum gel tube is not acceptable.

Specimen Volume: 6 mL to 7 mL (minimum volume: 4 mL) of whole blood

Collection Instructions: Forward promptly in original tube(s).

 

Alternate:

Lavender-Top Tube

Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s)-Plain, red-top tube or serum gel tube is not acceptable.

Specimen Volume: 6 mL to 7 mL (minimum volume: 4 mL) of whole blood

Collection Instructions: Forward promptly in original tube(s).

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Reference Values

Positive or negative

Performing Laboratory

Logan Health Medical Center Laboratory

Test Classification and CPT Coding

86901

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate