ABO type, donor

Alphabetical Test listing

ABO type, donor-6206

Test name:

ABO type, donor

Test number:

6206

Excellian order number:

86900.2

Abbreviation:

ODA

Alternate names:

Blood type

Tests included:

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 type:

EDTA whole blood

Collection container:

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Volume:

4.0 mL

Collection instructions:

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.

Transport container:

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Transport and stability:

Refrigerated - 7 days

Reason for rejection:

Improper label (unlabeled or mislabeled)
Hemolysis

Performing lab:

AHL - Blood Bank: B

Days set up:

Daily

TAT:

1 - 3 days

Method:

Hemagglutination

Reference ranges:

Negative

Clinical information:

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

CPT codes:

86900

Date created:

11/07/2014

Revised date:

12/27/2023

Review date:

12/21/2023