Test Code LAB2832 Blood Bank Pre-Admit Panel
Additional Codes
CPT Code: 86850
Methodology
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Antibody Screen LAB278 | Blood Type, ABO and Rh Type LAB550 |
If antibody screen is positive, Antibody Identification, Blood will be performed. An appropriate number of units will be antigen typed and saved for the patient’s surgical crossmatch order.
Note: 1. Order if surgery date is more than 3 days away.
2. Red recipient armband is not required.
Performing Laboratory
Peninsula Regional Medical Center - Transfusion Services
Specimen Requirements
Draw blood in a large, pink-top (K2 EDTA) tube(s), and send 6 mL of K2 EDTA whole blood. (Clotted or hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.)
Note: Label specimen with patient’s first and last name, medical record number, date of draw, and phlebotomist’s initials.