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Test Code LUEKO Packed Cells Including Type & Crossmatch

Performing Laboratory

Lima Memorial Health System Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

Preferred:
Container/Tube: Pink (K2 EDTA) Top tube
Minimum Volume: 2.5 mL 
Collection Instructions: Label specimen in black or blue ink (not gel) with patient’s full name, medical record number, date and time of draw, and initials of phlebotomist.
Also Acceptable:
Container/Tube: Lavender top tube

Reference Values

Not applicable

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 24 Hours
Refrigerate: 10 Days (Crossmatch valid for 72 hours)

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Methodology

Solid Phase (Echo)

Test Classification and CPT Coding

86900 - ABO
86901 - Rh (D)

Mnemonics

ABORH,BLOT