Laboratory Test Directory

TYPE AND SCREEN (007-0049, 007-0096, 007-0047)  "TYPE AND SCREEN"

Synonyms: ABO Rh Antibody Screen, IAT, Indirect Antiglobulin Test

CPT 4 Code(s): 86900, 86901, 86850

Test Order Mnemonic: TS

Test Includes: ABO and Rh type, Antibody Screen

Lab: Blood Bank

Request Form: Blood Bank Division Primary Request Form

Collection: Routine venipuncture

Causes for Rejection: Specimen improperly labeled, requisition incomplete, SST/serum separator tube

Availability: Samples are accepted 24 hours per day; Blood Bank, Room 1.180 John Sealy Annex.

Turnaround Time: STAT: 1 hour; Routine: 2-4 hours

Special Instructions: All requests must include requesting physician’s name and ID number, patient's name, UH #, patient location, clinical information/diagnosis, identity of phlebotomist and date and time collected.  Specimen must be labeled with patient full name, UH # and Date of Collection. Specimen must be transported to the laboratory in a biohazard specimen bag with request form in the pocket of the bag.  Request form must be filled out completely and all information must be legible.

Specimen: Blood (requires separate specimen for Blood Bank tests)

Volume: 7 mL blood

Minimum Volume: 3 mL blood

Container: Lavender-topped tube (EDTA)

Reference Ranges: A, B, O, AB, Rh positive or negative, antibody screen negative

Test Method: Gel card technology

Reviewed/Revised 02/14/06 by D. Madrigal, MT(ASCP)SBB