Test Overview
Test Usage

Determine ABO and Rh, weak D test as indicated. Test may be ordered on the intended recipient or potential progenitor cell donor.

Test Details
Days Set Up
Daily, 24 hours
Analytic Time

Within 72 hours of specimen receipt

Soft Order Code
BMBTA
MiChart Code
Blood Type, BMT Only
Synonyms
  • Progenitor Cell (Bone Marrow) Transplant Potential Donor BloodType: ABO and Rh
  • Progenitor Cell (Bone Marrow) Transplant Recipient Blood Type: ABO and Rh
Laboratory
Blood Bank
Section
Blood Bank
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions

Blood Bank is not able to share tubes with other laboratories. Specimens are unacceptable if: collected in serum separator tube, contaminated, grossly hemolyzed, of inadequate volume, or not properly labeled with patient identification.

Alternate Specimen

Pink top tube preferred. Other sample types may be acceptable. Send specimens to Blood Bank for follow-up. [7/05]

Normal Volume

6 mL

Minimum Volume

2 mL

Storage Temperature
R
Additional Information

If there is a difficulty in determining the patient's blood type, there will be additional charges based on the testing required to perform testing to verify the patient's type. By ordering this test the clinician acknowledges that additional reflex testing will be performed and billed at a separate additional charge if indicated.

Billing
CPT Code
86900 ABO, 86901 Rh
Fee Code
21250 ABO, 21252 Rh
NY State Approved
No