Ordering Recommendation
Determine if the patient expressed the Rh D (RH1) antigen.
Mnemonic
IRL-RH
Methodology
Hemagglutination
Performed
Mon-Fri
Reported
1-3 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Plain Red, lavender (K2EDTA), or Pink (K2EDTA).
Specimen Preparation
Do not freeze.
Transport 7 mL whole blood. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions
Separator or gel tubes.
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval
Rh Negative
Rh Positive
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
FDA
Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
86901
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0010258 | RhType |
* Component test codes cannot be used to order tests. The information provided here is not sufficient for interface builds; for a complete test mix, please click the sidebar link to access the Interface Map.
Aliases
- Rh (D) Typing
- Rh Factor
Rh Type Only