Home
HelpTest ID BLOD1166 Red Blood Cell Antigen Type
AKA
Paternal Antigen Type, RBC, RBC Antigen Type
Specimen Type/Requirements
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Clotted Blood (preferred)
Pink or Lavender top (EDTA) tube - Whole Blood
Do not use serum separator or gel barrier tubes. Indicate which specific antigen is to be tested on the order.
See Blood Bank Specimen Labeling Policy
Test is not affected by hemolysis or lipemia.
Specimen Volume
Clotted Blood:
| Preferred Volume | 7.0 mL |
|---|
EDTA Whole Blood:
| Preferred Volume | 4.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 3.2 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | Not Acceptable | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | Acceptable | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | Not Acceptable |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Agglutination
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
CPT
86905