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HelpTest ID BLOD1000 Baby Type and Direct Coombs
Synonym
Cord Blood Workup, ABORh, DAT, Baby T&DC
Specimen Type/Requirements
Pink top (EDTA) tube - Whole Blood (preferred)
Lavender top (EDTA) tube - Whole Blood
Cord Blood (w/out Gel) tube - Clotted Cord Blood
Specimen Volume
| EDTA Whole Blood | Cord Blood | |
| Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL | 4.0 mL |
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL | 1.0 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | Not Acceptable | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | <24 hours Preferred, must not exceed 3 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | Not Acceptable |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Gel, Tube
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls, Fargo, Bismarck, Bemidji
CPT
86880 (DAT), 86900 (ABO), 86901 (Rh)