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Test Code BLD2 ABO/RH(D) Typing

Clinical Information

This ABO and Rh(D) blood typing test identifies the presence of specific red cell antigens and antibodies to determine the ABO/Rh(D) type.

Synonym

  • ABORH
  • Blood Type

Profile Information

Includes:

ABO Typing
Rh(D) Typing

Specimen Required

Specimen Type:  Whole Blood EDTA
Specimen Volume: 6 mL 
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL 

Specimen Collection Information

Blood for this test cannot be shared with other tests. Submit specimen for this test in its own vial.

Specimen Stability Information

Ambient: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 2 days, can be extended with pathologist approval

Rejected Due To

  • Frozen
  • Gross hemolysis
  • Sent on heat/ice
  • Less than minimum volume
  • Missing collector information
  • Missing patient identification

Testing Algorithm

Includes identification of ABO and Rh(D) blood group antigens. If ABO/Rh(D) discrepancy is detected, an additional ABO/Rh(D) problem test may be ordered to result the final ABO/Rh(D) interpretation.

Interpretation

Standard ABO/Rh(D) type will be reported:
 
Routine ABO Types include: A, B, O, AB. 

Rh(D) types include: Negative and Positive.

Any relevant discrepancies resulting in an undeterminant type will be noted.

Method Description

Hemagglutination

Performing Lab

Blood Bank University Hospital
Blood Bank University East
Blood Bank West Campus

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

Life threat: 30 minutes
Stat: 75 minutes
Routine: 3 hours

Reporting Name

ABO/RH(D)

CPT Code Information

86900
86901

LOINC Code Information

883-9