Rh type, cord

Alphabetical Test listing

Rh type, cord-6089

Test name:

Rh type, cord

Test number:

6089

Excellian order number:

86901.2

Abbreviation:

RHC

Alternate names:

Rhesus factor

Tests included:

If RhD is negative, may reflex to Weak D test

Useful for:

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.

Specimen type:

Cord blood

Collection container:

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Volume:

4.0 mL

Collection instructions:

Avoid contamination with Wharton's jelly
Immediately after collection, mix tube thoroughly by gentle inversion, 8 - 10 times, to prevent clotting

Labelling instructions:
Tube must be labeled as "cord blood".

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.

Any combination of the cord ABO, Rh and/or DAT testing can be perfomed off of one 4mL EDTA tube

Transport container:

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Transport and stability:

Refrigerated - 3 days

Reason for rejection:

Improper label (unlabeled or mislabeled)
Hemolysis

Performing lab:

AHL - Blood Bank: B

Days set up:

Daily

TAT:

1 day

Method:

Agglutination

Reference ranges:

A positive test indicates the presence of the D antigen.

Clinical information:

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

CPT codes:

86901

Date created:

10/19/2015

Revised date:

03/02/2022

Review date:

03/01/2022