Rh Type Only
Ordering Recommendation
Determine if the patient expressed the Rh D (RH1) antigen.
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
Plain Red, lavender (K2EDTA), or Pink (K2EDTA).
Do not freeze.
Transport 7 mL whole blood. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Refrigerated.
Separator or gel tubes.
Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Hemagglutination
Performed
Mon-Fri
Reported
1-3 days
Reference Interval
Rh Negative
Rh Positive
Interpretive Data
FDA
Note
Hotline History
CPT Codes
86901
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0010258 | RhType |
Aliases
- Rh (D) Typing
- Rh Factor