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HelpTest Code BB ABO/Rh ABO Group and Rh Type, Blood
Performing Laboratory
Transfusion Services
| Memorial Hospital Laboratory | 304-388-4236 |
| General Hospital Laboratory | 304-388-6248 |
| Women and Children's Hospital Laboratory | 304-388-2380 |
| Teays Valley Hospital Laboratory | 304-757-1770 |
| Plateau Medical Center Laboratory | 304-469-8621 |
Specimen Requirements and Processing
Draw 1 full 7 mL pink-top EDTA tube
Babies and small children- 1 plain pink-top EDTA microtainer
Note: Label specimen in indelible ink with patient’s full name, date of birth, hospital medical record number, date and time of draw, and initials of phlebotomist.
Special Instructions: Request form: CAMC LabWorks requisition, white Transfusion Services slip, or Gold Transfusion Services Envelope.
Specimen Rejection
- Improperly labeled, quantity not sufficient, hemolyzed and improper collection.
- Serum gel tube is not acceptable.
Storage and Stability
Specimen may be used for testing for 72 hours if sample is sufficient.
Reference Values
Determine ABO group and Rho(D)
Days Test Set Up and Turnaround
Monday through Sunday, Continuously
Turnaround Time- 4 hours
CPT Coding
86900-Blood type
86901-Rh