ABO GROUP (007-0049)   "ABO GROUP"  

Synonyms: Blood Grouping, Group, Blood Type, Type

CPT 4 Code: 86900

Test Order Mnemonic: ABO

Test Includes: ABO group

Lab: Blood Bank

Request Form: Blood Bank Division Primary Request Form

Collection: Routine venipuncture

Storage Instructions: Refrigerate if delayed

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

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

Turnaround Time: 2 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

Volume: 7 mL blood

Minimum Volume: 3 mL blood

Container: Lavender-topped tube (EDTA)

Reference Ranges: A, B, O, AB, Rho positive or negative

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