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Test ID BLOD0918 ABO

Synonym

Blood Typing, Blood Type

Specimen Type/Requirements

Pink top (EDTA) tube - Whole Blood (preferred)

Lavender top (EDTA) tube - Whole Blood

Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Clotted Blood


See Blood Bank Specimen Labeling Policy

 

Test is affected by hemolysis. 

Specimen Volume

 Preferred Volume     3.0 mL   
 Minimum Volume     1.0 mL   

Stability/Transport

 Room Temperature     Not Acceptable     
 Refrigerated     3 days     Preferred for transport   
 Frozen     Not Acceptable     

Performed Test Frequency

Monday through Sunday

Methodology

Tube or Gel

Performing Lab

Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls, Fargo, Bismarck, Bemidji

CPT

86900