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Test Code Billings Clinic: 5188 Cord Blood Screen

Performing Laboratory

Billings Clinic Laboratory: Blood Bank

Methodology

Tube Agglutination Methd

Specimen Requirements

  • Cord blood specimen drawn from patient at delivery or blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) MICROTAINER® drawn from baby.
  • Do not centrifuge.
  • All specimens must be completely labeled in accordance with the American Association of Blood Banks’ (AABB) requirements.
  • Include mother’s first and last name, medical record numbers, and blood type on specimen.

Reference Values

Not applicable

Day(s) Test Set Up

Daily

Test Classification and CPT Coding

86880 - Antihuman globulin test (Coombs test); direct, each antiserum

86900 - Blood typing, serologic; ABO

86901 - Blood typing, serologic; Rh (D)

Profile/Testing Information

Includes ABO, blood typing; coombs, direct; and Rh.