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Test Code OBO7 Cordocentesis

Synonym

  • CORDO

Specimen Required

Preferred Container/Tube: Lavender Top
Acceptable Container/Tube: Lavender Top
Specimen Volume: 500 µL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 500 µL

Specimen Stability Information

Ambient: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 2 days

Rejected Due To

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

Reference Values

DAT: Negative

Interpretation

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

DAT, Polyspecific:
Negative: No IgG or complement detected on the surface of the red cell.
Positive: IgG and/or complement detected on the surface of the red cell. Monospecific direct antiglobulin testing will be performed.
 

Method Description

Hemagglutination

Performing Lab

Blood Bank University Hospital

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

75 minutes

Reporting Name

Cordocentesis

CPT Code Information

86900
86901
86880