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| 50035:NEONATAL ABO/Rh | |||||||||
| Methodology: | Hemagglutination (HA) | ||||||||
| Edit Date: | 9/13/2010 | ||||||||
| Components: | ABO Group / Rh Group | ||||||||
| Performed: | Daily | ||||||||
| Released: | Same day as tested | ||||||||
| CPT Code: | 85461 / 86901 | ||||||||
| Specimen Collection Details | |||||||||
| Collection: | Collect cord blood in test tube with no anticoagulant. NOTE: Blood may be drawn from newborn if cord blood is not available. Collect capillary or venous blood in one lavender top Microtainer tube (EDTA). This specimen can be shared DAT and other Rh testing. | ||||||||
| Handling: | Label with “Cord Blood Label.” Label for BABY: Name, e.g., “Baby Boy Smith,” collected by (name), and date of birth. Do not cover original label. Specimen should be labelled at the time blood is collected. Label for MOTHER: Name, Acct #, blood type, date of RhIG (if applicable), and date of birth. Deliver directly to Blood Bank. |
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| Standard Volume: | 3 mL cord blood | ||||||||
| Minimum Volume: | 0.5 mL cord blood | ||||||||
| Transport: | Ambient or refrigerated. | ||||||||
| Comments: | Indicate whether mother is an Rh Immune Globulin candidate on ordering requisition. If so, mother’s specimen may be sent with cord blood. See Rh Immune Globulin Profile, Postpartum (52200). | ||||||||
| Rejection Criteria: | Gross hemolysis; specimen collected in SST; incorrect, incomplete, or inconsistent labeling on tube or requisition. | ||||||||