Rh-6062

Test info

  
Rh
  
6062
  
86901.1
  
RHD
  
Big D
D
Rhesus factor
Rho
  

If Rh (BigD) is negative, may reflex to Weak D (Du) test

  
  • Detection of the D (RH1) antigen on red blood cells.
  • May be used in the determination of the mother's candidacy for Rh immune globulin therapy.

  
  • Testing should be performed within 7 days of collection
  • Very weak expressions of the Rh D antigen may not be detected using traditional serologic methodologies

Specimen

  
EDTA whole blood
  
  
4.0 mL
  

Immediately after collection, mix tube thoroughly by gentle inversion, 8 - 10 times, to prevent clotting

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 day
  

Agglutination

Column-agglutination

Clinical and Interpretive info

  

A positive test indicates the presence of the D antigen.

  

The Rh blood group system is the second most important blood group system, after the ABO blood group system

Billing

  
86901
86905 - Weak D (Du) (If appropriate)

Tracking

  
11/30/2001
  
01/02/2024
  
12/31/2023