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TRANSPLANT ABO/RH

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB3188    Geisinger Epic ID:  7500
Test Restriction:  THIS IS ONLY TO BE ORDERED BY SOLID ORGAN TRANSPLANT DEPARTMENT

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Whole blood


Preferred collection container: 
Alternate collection container: 
Lavender-top (K2 EDTA) microcollection tube
Specimen required: 

6 mL whole blood or 2 full microcollection tubes


Special notes: 

THIS IS ONLY TO BE ORDERED BY SOLID ORGAN TRANSPLANT DEPARTMENT. Only 6 mL pink-top EDTA tubes are acceptable for Add-On testing. Specimen must be labeled with patient's first and last name, medical record number or some unique other identifier (e.g.,billing number, NOT date of birth). Date of collection and phlebotomist identification (full name or tech ID) must be available. Positive patient identification must be assured.


Patient preparation: 

None.



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions: 

Do not centrifuge or aliquot.


Transport temperature: 

Preferred specimen: Room Temperature for 24 hours. If greater than 24 hours, specimen must be stored and transported at 2-8°C.


Specimen stability: 

Specimen must be less than 10 days old for testing.


Rejection criteria: 

Tube containing gel separator. Incomplete label ID (see specimen collection notes).



TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):  86900
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.

Test includes: 

ABO typing


Methodology: 
RBC agglutination and/or gel column technology
Synonyms: 

ABO Typing, Transplant ABO, ABO, Factor typing, Blood typing


Clinical significance: 

ABO of patient's red blood cells is determined for compatibility with solid organ transplant.


Doctoral Director(s): 
Randin Nelson MD
Review Date:  10/06/2024

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