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Test ID BLOD5001 OB Type and Screen - Prenatal

Specimen Type/Requirements

Pink top (EDTA) tube - Whole Blood (preferred)

Lavender top (EDTA) tube - Whole Blood

 

Draw specimen before the administration of Rh Immune Globulin.  During extremely cold or hot weather, separate plasma from cells and send both specimens.

See Blood Bank Specimen Labeling Policy

 

Test is affected by hemolysis.  Test is not affected by lipemia.

Specimen Volume

 Preferred Volume     10.0 mL   

 

Stability/Transport

 Room Temperature     Not Acceptable     
 Refrigerated     3 days     Preferred for transport   
 Frozen     Not Acceptable     

 

Performed Test Frequency

Monday through Sunday

Methodology

Tube Testing or Solid Phase

Performing Lab

Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls

CPT

86850, 86900, 86901