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HelpTest Code 198 ABO Blood Grouping
Additional Codes
ALAB: ABO
PowerChart: ABO Grouping
MA Cerner: ABO Grouping.
Test Method
AABB Standard: Agglutination of red cells with an antiserum represents the presence of the corresponding antigen in the red cells; Ortho Gel Cards. (AABB Technical manual. 14th edition. Edited by V Vengelen-Tyler. Bethesda, MD, American Association of Blood Banks 2002)
Specimen Requirement
A 5mL EDTA purple-top tube is preferred.
Specimens may be held at room temperature for up to 24 hour and 3 days when refrigerated.
Performance
Testing is performed Monday through Sunday.
Routine orders: Typically completed within 4 hours; Mercy DV and MA West within 24 hours
Expedite orders: Typically completed within 1 hour after the specimen arrives at the testing site.
STAT orders: Typically completed within 15 minutes after the specimen arrives at the testing site.
Reference Values
Not Applicable
CPT Code Information
86900 ABO Group
LOINC Code Information
883-9 ABO Group [Type] In Blood
Useful For
Determining ABO blood grouping.
Additional Specimen Collection Information
7-10 mL red-top, 5 mL heparin green-top or 5 mL blue-top tubes are also acceptable. Serum and plasma gel tubes are not acceptable. Cord blood may also be tested. Micro specimen may be obtained with a capillary collection device.