Test Code RHNB Rh Type, Newborn
Additional Codes
Compendium Code (Iatric): B100.1700
Performing Laboratory
St. Lukes Hospital Laboratory
Methodology
Agglutination
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Preferred:
Whole Blood
Draw blood in a lavender-top (K3 EDTA) Microtainer, and send a full Microtainer tube of K3 EDTA whole blood refrigerated. If there is a delay in transport of >24 hours, spin down, remove plasma, and send specimen refrigerated in plastic vial.
Note: Specimen should be tested within 14 days.
Alternate:
Cord Blood
Collect Cord blood in a pink-top (K2EDTA) tube and send to the laboratory. Cord blood can also be collected in a red-top (serum, no gel) tube.
Note: Specimen should be tested within 14 days.
Reference Values
Not applicable
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
CPT:86901
LOINC: 10331-7