Orderable EAP code:

LAB100018

Billable EAP Codes:

80001608 x 1

CPT Codes:

86905 x 1

Lab Section:

Transfusion Services

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 blood in a LAVENDER top tube.

4 months to 3 years: 3 mL blood in a LAVENDER top tube.

Specimen stability: up to 3 days at room temperature.

Comments:

Reflexed as appropriate as part of antibody identification. May be ordered as needed for other antigens. Specify antigen(s) as part of order, e.g. type for K.