Specimen:

Blood

Collection Medium:

Minimum:

0.5 mL

Rejection Criteria:

Specimen must be labeled with patient's first and last name and medical 
record number.  Specimens will be rejected if information is not on the 
label when received.

Testing Schedule:

24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.

Analytic Time:

24 hours (upon receipt in laboratory)

Reference Range:

Red cell antigens are tested with antisera to determine phenotype.

Methodology:

Tube test, direct or antiglobulin

CPT Code:

86905