Test Code LAB0203778 Blood Bank Hold Tube, Blood

Methodology

Blood should be drawn the same as for LA0203760 Type and Screen, Blood, but testing will not be performed. Specimen will be held and converted to Type and Screen, Blood if required during the life of the specimen.

Performing Laboratory

CentraCare Laboratory Services

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Whole blood

Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)

Specimen Volume: 6 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. While a type and screen can be done for generic purposes as a preadmission evaluation, it is usually done with the possibility of an upcoming transfusion in mind. If that is the case, a very stringent labeling protocol must be followed including:

a. Specimen must be drawn by CentraCare Laboratory Services staff.

b. Exceptions: NICU, ICU, Homecare, CT, OR, and ETC.

c. Specimen label to include patient’s name, medical record number/DOB, date and time of draw, and initials of phlebotomist.

2. Plasma gel tube is not acceptable.

3. Specimen cannot be frozen.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient/Frozen NO

Reference Values

Not applicable

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding