Antigen Testing, Rh Phenotype
0013019
Ordering Recommendation
 
Mnemonic
IRL-RHPHEN
Methodology
Hemagglutination
Performed
Mon-Fri
Reported
1-3 days  
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Submit With Order
 
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
  
Collect
Lavender (EDTA), or pink (K2EDTA).  
Specimen Preparation
Do not freeze. Transport 7 mL whole blood. (Min: 2 mL)
Pediatric: Transport 0.5 mL whole blood. (Min: 0.5 mL)  
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.  
Unacceptable Conditions
Serum or plasma separator tubes.  
Remarks
 
Stability
Ambient: 72 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable  
Reference Interval
By report  
Interpretive Data
 
Note
Includes D, C, E, c, e.
CPT Code(s)
86906
Components
Component Test Code*Component Chart NameLOINC
0013019Probable Rh Phenotype 
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Aliases
  • C,E,c,e phenotyping
  • Rh Phenotyping