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Test Code PREPARE RBC Red Blood Cells, Prepare

Test Order Code

LAB282

Methodology

Crossmatch: Immediate Spin, Hemagglutination; or MTS Gel or Tube, Antihuman Globulin, as applicable. Must also have a current Type and Screen within 3 days. One crossmatch per Prepare RBC order for 1 unit. performed for each packed cell unit ordered.2. Crossmatch orders must include the desired number of units (PCLEU).

Performing Laboratory

Sky Lakes Medical Center-Blood Bank

Specimen Requirements

Pink top EDTA labeled by Blood Bank protocol. Must be drawn and armbanded at the hospital or CTC drawsite. Must have Type and Screen within 3 days to perform crossmatch for RBC.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient/Refrigerate OK

Reference Values

Compatible

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday. Available STAT.

Test Classification and CPT Coding

86920 or 86922 or 86923