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Method Name
Hemagglutination
Specimen Required
Container/Tube: Pink top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 6 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Invert several times to mix blood.
2. Send whole blood specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.
Additional Information: Blood for this test cannot be shared with other tests. Submit specimen for this test in its own vial.
Reporting Name
ABORh, RBCSpecimen Type
Whole Blood EDTASpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Blood EDTA | Refrigerated (preferred) | 10 days |
| Ambient | 4 days |
Report Available
Same day/1 to 2 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| ABOMR | ABORh, RBC | 882-1 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| ABOMR | ABORh, RBC | 882-1 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Kidney Transplant Test Request with the specimen.
Useful For
Determining blood group ABO and Rh only
Reflex Tests
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABIDR | Antibody Identification, RBC | Yes | No |
| ABOPR | ABORh Problem RBC | No | No |
Testing Algorithm
Includes identification of ABO and Rh blood group antigens. If indicated, antibody identification will be performed. If ABO/Rh discrepancy is detected, the ABO/Rh problem test may be ordered to result the final ABO/Rh interpretation.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
86900-ABO
86901-Rh
Specimen Minimum Volume
3 mL
Reference Values
ABO and Rh blood group antigens identified