RHO(D) IMMUNE GLOBULIN, HUMAN, BLOOD
Marquette General Health System

General Info

HLAB/HOL Code

   ROD

MGH LIS Test No

   120

Schedule

   Daily

Testing Time

   4 hours, 1 hour (STAT)

Testing Lab

   Marquette General Hospital

QORR Test Code

   ROD

Specimen Info

Type

   1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube  

Volume

   5.0 mL of EDTA whole blood

Temperature

   Refrigerate

Preservative

    

Collection Info

   Collect immediately following sensitizing event (delivery, miscarriages, etc.).

NOTE:
Please complete a "Transfusion Service Requisition" and forward it with 
the specimen.  This form is supplied by MGH.
 
Specimen Acceptability

Methods
May Include ABO and Rh type with weak D, and fetal blood screen if indicated.

Clinical Utilities

CPT Codes
J2790, 86900 - ABO, 86901 - Rh

The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines
and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the
sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions
regarding coding to the payer being billed.

Reference Range
NA

Component Information

Collection Notes
Collection notes:  Specimen MUST be labeled with:
     1.  Patient full name (no abbreviations)
     2.  Patient identification number - MGH Medical Record #
         if known, patient's birthdate or Soc. Sec. #
     3.  Date specimen was drawn
     4.  Phlebotomist ID
IF THE PATIENT'S NAME IS MISSPELLED ON THE SPECIMEN
TUBE, OR IF THERE IS NOT AN IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON 
THE TUBE, IT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTABLE FOR USE.
(These items cannot be changed or added once the specimen
has left the patient's side)

Additional Comments

 

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