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Test Code ABO4 Grouping and Rh, Blood


Shipping Instructions


Specimen must arrive within 3 days of draw.



Specimen Required


Container/Tube: Pink top (EDTA)

Specimen Volume: 6 mL


Useful For

Selecting compatible blood products for transfusion therapy

Testing Algorithm

Includes ABO and Rh blood group antigens.

Method Name

Column agglutination

Reporting Name

ABO Group

Specimen Type

Whole Blood EDTA

Specimen Minimum Volume

1.5 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Whole Blood EDTA Ambient (preferred) 4 days
  Refrigerated  14 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject

Performing Laboratory

MCHS- Mankato

Test Classification

This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.

CPT Code Information

86900-ABO

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
ABO4 ABO Group 883-9

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
ABO4 ABO Group 883-9

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

Same day/1 day