Test Code CORD Cord Blood RHIG Evaluation Workup
Additional Codes
- Expanse Test Name: Cord Blood Evaluation for RhIg
- Medinet Ref Code:CORD
- OV Code:BBT*CORD
Performing Laboratory
St. Luke's Laboratory
Methodology
Historical record review. If the mother is Rh negative, the Rh status of the infant will be determined.
Specimen Requirements
Umbilical cord blood collected after delivery into a lavender-top (K2EDTA) tube and sent to the laboratory. Cord blood may also be collected in a red-top (serum, no gel) tube.
Reference Values
If the mother's Rh Type is positive, the baby's Rh status will not be determined.
If the mother's Rh type is negative or weak D positive, an Rh Type will be performed on the Cord Blood specimen.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday-Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86901-if the baby's Rh type needs to be determined.