Test ID BLOD0828 Obstetrics Panel 3
AKA
OB
Specimen Type/Requirements
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum
and
Pink or Lavender top (EDTA) tube - Whole Blood
and
Glass Slides - 2 Unstained Blood Smears
See Blood Bank Specimen Labeling Policy
Test is affected by hemolysis and lipemia.
Specimen Volume
Serum:
Preferred Volume | 4.0 mL |
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Minimum Volume | 2.2 mL |
EDTA Whole Blood:
Preferred Volume | 12.0 mL |
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Minimum Volume | 3.0 mL |
Stability/Transport
Room Temperature | Not Acceptable | |
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Refrigerated | 3 days | Preferred for transport |
Frozen | Not Acceptable |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Additional Information
Test includes: Antibody Screen (if positive, an Antibody Identification will be performed at an additional charge),Syphillis IgG & IgM Antibody with Reflex to Supplemental Testing (if indicated, reflex testing is performed at an additional charge),Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (if positive, a confirmation test by neutralization will be performed at an additional charge) and a CBC.
Methodology
Various methodologies as defined in the individual test assays.
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
CPT
86850, 85025, 87340, 86780