Neonatal Type and Screen

Orderable EAP code:

LAB00300

Billable EAP Codes:

80001644 x 1
80001606 x 1
80001618 x 1

CPT Codes:

86900 x 1
86901 x 1
86850 x 1

Lab Section:

Transfusion Services

Includes:

ABO group, Rh type, and antibody screen

Turnaround Time:

Routine: 2 hours
Urgent: 1 hour

Test Schedule:

Available 24 hours a day.

Specimen Requirements:

Adult N/A

Pediatric Specimen Requirements:

Less than 4 months old: 1 to 2 mL blood in a LAVENDER top tube. Specimen stability: up to 3 days at room temperature.
See link for instructions for identification and labeling of Transfusion Service specimens. 
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Comments:

Pre-transfusion testing for patients less than 4 months. Patients with high hematocrits or with antibodies may require additional specimens. Pre-transfusion testing is performed, and 2 units which would be appropriate for the patient are located. No crossmatching is performed unless blood is subsequently ordered.