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ABO/Rh

Alternate Names: Type and Rh
Also see: Type and Screen
Performed: Daily, 24 Hours
Methodology: Hemagglutination
Turnaround Time: Routine: 4 Hours
Stat: < 1 hour

Container / SpecimenRequirements

All samples must be clearly identified with patient's full first and last names, medical record number, phlebotomist' s initials, date, and time.
Container / Tube: 7 ml pink or lavender Vacutainer® tube
Minimum Volume: 1 ml
Special Handling or Timing of Specimen: None
Preparation of Patient: None
Expected Results:

O+, A+, B+, AB+, O-, A-, B-, AB-

Causes for Specimen Rejection:  Improper labeling.
Hemolysis.
Serum separator gel tubes.
CareManager Test Group:
CareManager Name/Alias:
CLAB
ABO
Specimen Labeling: Click here for policy

 

 
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