Sign in →

Test ID BLOD1166 Red Blood Cell Antigen Type

Important Note

Indicate which specific antigen is to be tested on the order.

Synonym

Paternal Antigen Type, RBCAg, RBC Antigen Type, Genotpye, Phenotype, Red Cell Phenotype, Zygosity Testing 

Specimen Type/Requirements

Pink or Lavender top (EDTA) tube - Whole Blood

Specimen Volume

 Preferred Volume     3.0 mL   
 Minimum Volume     2.0 mL   

Stability/Transport

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

Performed Test Frequency

Monday through Sunday

Additional Information

Testing for common red cell antigens such as:  big C, little c, big E, little e, big K, big S, little s, Fya (Duffy a), Fyb (Duffy b), Jka, Jkb, M, & N. Testing is invalid if patient has been transfused within the last 3 months.

Methodology

Gel, Tube 

Performing Lab

Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls, Fargo, Bismarck

CPT

86905 Patient Antigen Typing