Test Name: TYPE & SCREEN
Test Code: 2171200
Alias: LAB3001
Surgical T&S
T&S
Type and Screen
CPT Code(s): 86900   86901   86850  
Test Includes:

ABORH

Antibody Screen
Preferred Specimen:

6.0 mL whole blood
Container:

EDTA (pink)

Please draw a separate tube for this testing. Do not combine with other testing.
Alternate Container: EDTA (lavender)
Minimum Volume: 1.0 mL whole blood
This volume does not allow for repeat or additional testing.
Collection Instructions:

Invert tube 5-10 times.

If the type and screen if for a possible transfusion the patient must be given a Blood Bank wristband filled out with patient's name, medical record number or date of birth, draw date and time, location, and phlebotomist initials. Peel this label off of wristband and place on tube. Place wristband on patient.

Order questions will prompt Blood Bank to do the appropriate testing.
Transport Temperature: Refrigerated
Stability:

Refrigerated: 3 days
Rejection Criteria:

Hemolysis

A Blood Bank wristband is not issued to the patient for possible transfusion.

Specimen does not have a properly filled out Blood Bank identification wristband label on the tube if for a possible transfusion.
Additional Information: Additional sample may be required if antibody identification testing is indicated.  If additional testing is performed, additional charges/CPT code(s) may apply.
Schedule: Set up: Daily; Results in 4 hours

STAT available; Results in 1 hour
Method:

Immune Agglutination
Clinical Significance:

Refer to individual tests.
Use: Updated 1/31/21
Reference Ranges: Refer to individual tests.

The CPT codes included in this publication are in accordance with Current Procedural Terminology, a publication of the American Medical Association. CPT codes are provided here for the convenience of our clients; however, correct coding often varies from one carrier to another, and HealthLab may bill specific carriers using codes other than those shown. Clients who bill for services should verify the code(s) with the applicable payor to confirm that their use is appropriate in each case.
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