Type and Screen
Orderable EAP code:
Billable EAP Codes:
CPT Codes:
Lab Section:
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:
6.0 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.
Sample Information (Opens in a new window)
Pediatric Specimen Requirements:
Less than 4 months old: 1 to 2 mL in a LAVENDER top tube.
4 months to 3 years: 2.0 mL in a LAVENDER top tube.
Specimen stability: up to 3 days at room temperature.
Reference Range:
Antibody screen negative.
Comments:
Used for patients unlikely to require red blood cell or whole blood transfusion. Testing includes ABO, Rh, and antibody screen. Crossmatched blood is available within 10 minutes with a negative type and screen. Positive type and screens are automatically converted to an antibody identification with two compatible units identified and crossmatched. A crossmatch can be ordered for up to 3 days using sample. In Pre-op cases if patient has not been transfused or pregnant in the last 3 months, the specimen may be extended up to 30 days, upon request.
Synonyms:
Do Not Crossmatch
Type & Screen
Type and Antibody Screen
Type and Screen Specimen