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Test Code TS TYPE AND SCREEN

Important Note

Methodology

 

 

Profile Information:  
Type and Rh Antibody Screen

 

Method Name:

 

Tube Testing and Gel System

 

This test is performed to determine the patient’s blood group (ABO) and Rh type, as well as to detect the presence of irregular antibodies in the patient’s plasma or serum. If the antibody screen is positive, ABID “Antibody Identification", is performed (at an additional charge).

 

Note:

 

  1. If antibody screen is positive and specimen is intended for possible transfusion, 2 compatible packed red blood cells will be crossmatched (and charged).
  2. If crossmatched red blood cells are required, order RCLR, “Red Blood Cell Components.”
  3. See “Blood Banking (Transfusion Medicine)—Blood Transfusion Policies and Standard Practices” in Special Instructions for additional information.

Specimen Requirements

 

 Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

PREFERRED:

 

Pink-Top Tube

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

Specimen Volume: 6mL of whole blood (minimum volume: Contact Blood Bank)

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: 3 mL to 4mL of whole blood (minimum volume: Contact Blood Bank)

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

 

Unacceptable:

  1. Hemolyzed Specimens
  2. Mislabeled or unlabeled Specimens
  3. Illegible specimen labels - NO GEL PENS

 

NOTE:

  1. Include report of diagnosis and history of transfusions, pregnancy, and drug therapy.
  2. Specimen being drawn may result in a possible transfusion. Specimen must be completely labeled as follows. 
  3. Identify patient by asking them to state their name. If patient cannot identify himself or herself, find someone who can positively identify patient.
  4. When labeling Blood Bank pre-transfusion specimens, use Mobilab or a two person patient identification verification. Include both the collector's mnemonics and the verifier's mnemonic on the specimen label.
  5. Label specimen as follows prior to leaving patient’s side. Using a ballpoint pen (no gel).
  • Patient’s full name
  • Patient’s birthdate
  • Date and time of draw
  • Collector's mnemonic
  • Verifier's mnemonic - not required if using Mobilab

Send labeled specimen to the laboratory.

* For 14 day specimens include a completed Outpatient/Pre-Admit Transfusion Medicine Identification (Blood Product) Form.

 

Forms:

  1. Outpatient/Pre-Admission Transfusion Medicine Identification Form
  2. See "FORMS-LAB" under General Information for a copy of the form.
  3. Include - 
    • Patient’s full name
    • Patient’s birthdate
    • Date and time of draw
    • Collector's mnemonic
    • Verifier's mnemonic - not required if using Mobilab
    • Transfusion History

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Reference Values

ABO: A, B, AB, or O

Rh: Positive or negative

Antibody Screen: Negative (if positive, an antibody identification will be performed.)

Performing Laboratory

Logan Health Medical Center Laboratory

Test Classification and CPT Coding

86850-Antibody screen

86900-ABO

86901-Rh

86870-Antibody identification (if appropriate)

86903-Antigen identification per blood unit screened (if appropriate)

86922-Crossmatch, antiglobulin (if appropriate)

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate - 2 to 8 C

Special Instructions

Requisition - Use specific requisition from your EMR or Inpatient Department