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Test Code LAB2832 Blood Bank Pre-Admit Panel

Additional Codes

CPT Code: 86850

Methodology

Profile Information:
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.