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Specimen Required
Container/Tube: Pink top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 6 mL
Useful For
Determining blood group ABO and Rh only
Reflex Tests
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABIDR | Antibody Identification, RBC | Yes | No |
| ABOPR | ABORh Problem RBC | No | No |
Testing Algorithm
Includes identification of ABO and Rh blood group antigens. If indicated, antibody identification will be performed. If ABORh discrepancy is detected, the ABORh Problem test may be ordered to result the final ABORh interpretation.
Method Name
Hemagglutination
Reporting Name
ABORh, RBCSpecimen Type
Whole Blood EDTASpecimen Minimum Volume
3 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whole Blood EDTA | Refrigerated (preferred) | 10 days | |
| Ambient | 4 days |
Clinical Information
This ABO and Rh blood typing test identifies the presence of specific red cell antigens and antibodies to determine the ABO/Rh type.
Reference Values
ABORh: ABO and Rh blood group antigens identified
Interpretation
Standard ABO/Rh type will be reported. Routine types include: O pos, O neg, A pos, A neg, B pos, B neg, AB pos and AB neg. Any relevant discrepancies will be noted.
Clinical Reference
AABB Technical Manual. 19th edition. Edited by MK Fung, AF Eder, SL Spitalnik, CM Westhoff: AABB 2017
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
86901-Rh
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| ABOMR | ABORh, RBC | 882-1 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| ABOMR | ABORh, RBC | 882-1 |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday