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HelpCatalog ID Patient AG Antigen Typing (RBC)
CPOE Test Name
Patient AG; Patient Antigen Typing
Synonyms
Red Blood Cell Antigens
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Requirements
Pink top (EDTA) tube. Samples require Name, MRN, date and phlebotomist initials/Cerner ID
Causes for Rejection
Improper labeling; wrong tube; gross hemolysis; insufficient volume
Turn Around Time
24 hours
CPT / HCPCS Code
86902
Storage and Transport
Send to Blood Bank
Reference Ranges
Not applicable
Interpretation
Results are reported positive or negative for the specific antigen tested.
Methodology
Typing for specific AHG RBC antigens
Performing Lab
Blood Bank BI-1230 721 -2731