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Catalog ID Pt Rh Variant Genotyping Pt. Rh Variant Genotyping

CPOE Test Name

Pt. Rh Variant Genotyping

Synonyms

RBC genotyping

Specimen Requirements

Lavender 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

5 business days

CPT / HCPCS Code

81479

Storage and Transport

Send samples to Blood Bank, Blood Bank sends samples to Reference Laboratory for testing.

Reference Ranges

Not applicable

Interpretation

Results are reported positive or negative for antigens tested.

Methodology

Rh VARIANT PANEL: 24 PCR-hybridization probes are used in 12 polymerase chain reactions to identify the
alleles associated with the expression of 10 Rh antigens.

Test Consists

Rh VARIANT PANEL Genotyping: C, E, c, e (including ces), hrS (Rh19), hrB (Rh31), altered C (r?S), V, VS, Crawford (Rh43)

Performing Lab

Blood Bank, BI-1230, 721-2731