TYPE AND SCREEN

Synonyms:
Computer Code: TYSCR
Specimen Collection: 7 mL blood (lavender top tube).
Minimum Volume: 7 mL
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: Refrigerate.
Reference Values: See Report. Includes ABO, Rh and antibody screen. If positive an antibody identification will be performed. A two unit crossmatch will be performed when the antibody screen is positive.
Lab Code: Blood Bank
Requisition: Blood Bank
Test Frequency: Daily
Routine TAT: 4 hrs
Stat TAT: 60 min
CPT Code(s): 86900, 86901, 86850
LCD or NCD:
Methodology Used:
See Addendum XVII