Test Code TS Type and Screen (No Crossmatch), Blood
Performing Laboratory
Lima Memorial Health System Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
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 tube
Reference Values
Antibody screen is negative.
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 24 Hours
Refrigerate: 10 Days
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86850 - antibody screen
86900 - ABO
86901 - Rh (D)