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Test Code Type and Screen Type and Screen (Test Code – TSR [automated screen] or TSN [manual screen])

Preferred Specimen

K2 EDTA – Lavender

K2 EDTA – Pink

NWCH – Newark Wayne Community Hospital

CPH – Canton – Potsdam Hospital

RGH – Rochester General Hospital

CSH – Clifton Springs Hospital

 

MH – Massena Hospital

 

UMMC – United Memorial Medical Center

 

UH – Unity Hospital

Specimen Handling Instructions

Transport Specimen ambient.  Frozen specimens are not acceptable.

Specimen Volume

10.0 mL Lavender or Pink top tube

Gently invert the tube 8 to 10 times immediately after collection to ensure proper mixing of blood and anticoagulant.

STAT Turn-around Time

1 hour from specimen arrival in the laboratory.

Note: Turn-around time may be longer if patient has antibodies present.

Routine Turn-around Time

Inpatients: 4 hours from specimen arrival in the laboratory

Outpatients:  24 hours from specimen arrival in the laboratory

Note: Turn-around time may be longer if patient has antibodies present.

CPT Code

ABO type:                    86900

Rh type:                       86901

Antibody Screen:         86850

LOINC Code

34532-2

Note: Additional CPT and LOINC codes may be indicated if addtional testing is required.