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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.