Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
RCHSD Blood Bank
Epic ID
LAB895
Lab Test Days
As received
Standard TAT
1-3 Hours
Collection Information
Specimen Required
0.5-3 mL Whole Blood
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Specimens must be double initialed by the collector, and another staff member that can verify the patient's identity against the order, specimen label and patient demographics. Specimen cannot be shared with other lab tests. If being collected as an ABO2, a separate collection from the Type and Screen needs to be obtained.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Rejection Criteria
Clotted; Specimen not double initialed; Hemolyzed; Shared with other lab tests (not Blood Bank) tests
Test Volume Required
3 mL Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 mL Whole Blood
Processing Instructions
Deliver sample to Blood Bank.
CPT Codes
86900, 86901
Revised
7/29/2026
Initials
SA