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Test Code PREN Obstetric Panel, Blood

Performing Laboratory

Lima Memorial Health System Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

EDTA blood, K2 EDTA blood, and serum are required for this test.

 

Blood for ABO/Rh Type and Antibody Screen

Preferred:
Container/Tube: Pink (K2 EDTA) Top tube
Minimum Volume: 2.0 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 (EDTA) tube

 

Blood for CBC with Differential

Preferred:
Container/Tube: Lavender Top (EDTA) tube
Minimum Volume: 3ml

Also Acceptable:
Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA) MICROTAINER(S)®

Minimum Volume: 0.25ml

 

Serum for HBsAg, Syphilis Antibody (Reflex RPR), and Rubella Antibody, IgG

Preferred:
Container/Tube: Serum gel (SST-Gel) tube
Minimum Volume: 2.0 mL 
Also Acceptable:
Container/Tube: Plain, Red Top

Reference Values

See individual test listings.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

80055

Panel Information

Tests Included:
ABO/Rh Type  Hepatitis Bs Antigen (HBsAg) 
Antibody Screen Syphilis Antibody (Reflex RPR)
Complete Blood Count (CBC) with Differential   Rubella Antibody, IgG