ABO-Rh Prenatal
Ordering Recommendation
Determine the patient's blood type (ABO and Rh D) in prenatal patients only, to evaluate possible risk for hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN) and to evaluate if the patient is a candidate for Rh Immunoglobulin.
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
Lavender (K2EDTA) or Pink (K2EDTA).
Transport 7 mL whole blood. (Min: 3 mL)
Refrigerated.
Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Hemagglutination
Performed
Mon-Fri
Reported
1-3 days
Reference Interval
ABO Typing: A, B, AB, O
Rh Typing: Rh positive/Rh negative
Interpretive Data
FDA
Note
Hotline History
CPT Codes
86900; 86901
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0010016 | ABORh Prenatal | 882-1 |
Aliases
- Blood Type, Prenatal