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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 | 5.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 2.5 mL |
EDTA Whole Blood:
| Preferred Volume | 12.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 4.0 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | Not Acceptable | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 3 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | Not Acceptable |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Additional Information
Test includes: ABO and Rh, Antibody Screen, Syphilis IgG & IgM Antibody Reflex to Supplemental Testing, HIV Screen Reflex to Confirmation and CBC.
Methodology
Varies, See individual tests for method
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
CPT
86900, 86901, 86850, 86780, 80081, 87389 reflexes to 86701 and 86702 if positive