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Test ID BLOD0944 Baby Type and Screen

Specimen Type/Requirements

Pink (EDTA) Tube or Purple (EDTA) Tube

Specimen will be rejected if overt hemolysis

Specimen Volume

Preferred Volume     2.0 mL   
 Minimum Volume     1.0 mL
 0-4 Months of Age Minimum Volume   

 0.5 mL   

 

Marshfield Only:

 Preferred Volume     2.0 mL   
 Minimum Volume     1.0 mL
 0-4 Months of Age Minimum Volume     1.0 mL   

Stability/Transport

 Room Temperature     Not Acceptable     
 Refrigerated   3 days  Preferred for transport   
 Frozen   Not Acceptable     

Specimen needs to be received and tested within 3 days of specimen collection

Performed Test Frequency

Monday through Sunday

Methodology

Gel, Tube

Performing Lab

Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls, Fargo, Bismarck, Bemidji

CPT

86900 (ABO), 86901 (RH), 86850 (ABSC)