Test Code PREN Prenatal Type and Screen, LAB2047
Performing Laboratory
St. Luke's Hospital Cedar Rapids
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Pink-top (EDTA) tube
Acceptable: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube
Specimen Volume: 3 mL of EDTA whole blood
Stability:The sample should be tested as soon as possible following collection. If a delay
in testing occurs, the sample should be stored 2-6 C.
Reference Values
Not applicable
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Useful For
Used to determine the patient's blood type and any unexpected blood group antibodies prior to delivery.
Methodology
Test Tube Method/Gel Method
Note: Does not include rubella or any infectious disease testing.
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86850-Antibody screen
86900-ABO
86901-Rh (D)
Report Available
60 minutes upon receipt