Synonyms
RBC Genotyping; Genotype, Red Blood
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
San Diego Blood Bank (SDBB)
Epic ID
LAB07999
Lab Test Days
Monday-Friday
Standard TAT
7-10 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
3-7 mL Whole Blood
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
All Blood Bank testing requires samples requires to be double initialed at time of collection.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp=14 Days; Refrigerated=14 Days; Frozen=14 Days
Rejection Criteria
Contaminated; Grossly hemolyzed
Test Volume Required
7 mL Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
3 mL Whole Blood
Processing Instructions
Deliver specimen to RCHSD Blood Bank to send to SDBB.
Included Tests
44 Antigens
Comments
Insurance authorization required prior to draw for Outpatients. Ok to send on Inpatients. No special paperwork needed.
CPT Codes
0246U - Alternate cpt 81403 when insurance doesn't recognize 0246U
Revised
12/7/23
Initials
SA