ABO type, donor-6206

Test info

  
ABO type, donor
  
6206
  
86900.2
  
ODA
  
Blood type
  
  • ABO
    • ABO discrepancies may require antibody identification and appropriate serologic or molecular testing to be performed as required. Each technique/panel needed will be charged separately
  • If the coordinator needs an A1 Lectin test for type A or type AB patients, you must add a comment to the order stating that an A1 lectin needs to be performed
  • Include the UNOS# on the order that transmits to the laboratory

Specimen

  
EDTA whole blood
  
  
4.0 mL
  

Labelling instructions:

Excellian sites:
Tube must be labeled with the patients first and last name and Excellian MRN, date and time of collection and phlebotomist’s A#

Non-Excellian sites:
Tube must be labeled with the patient's first and last name and date of birth, date and time of collection and phlebotomist’s initials.

  

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

  

Refrigerated - 7 days

  
  • Improper label (unlabeled or mislabeled)
  • Hemolysis

Performance

  
AHL - Blood Bank: B
  
Daily
  
1 - 3 days
  

Hemagglutination

Clinical and Interpretive info

  

Negative

  
  • An ABO allows organs to be allocated to candidates from both deceased and living donors.

Billing

  
86900

Tracking

  
11/07/2014
  
12/27/2023
  
12/21/2023