Needs 2 signatures on tube label; Frozen specimens Unacceptable
Collection Comments
2 signatures required on label, one can be from patient or patient representative.
Required Specimen Volume:
* Patients <4 years old, two lavender microtainer, may be accepted.
* Patients 13+ years old, one 6 mL lavender tube.
* Patients 4-12 years old, one 6 mL lavender tube is preferred.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Room Temperature or Refrigerated. Refrigerate after 24 hours.
Stability (from collection to initiation)
3 days
Special Handling
**REQUIRES TWO SIGNATURES**
Ordering Recommendations
Type + Screen includes ABO & RH and Indirect Antiglobulin Test (Indirect Coombs).
Performed
Monday - Sunday; Days, Evenings, Nights
Methodology
Tube or Gel
Reported
1 day
Performing Lab
Blood Bank
Other Performing Labs
Arnett, Ball, Bloomington, North, Paoli, Saxony and West Blood Bank
Synonyms
1311
BB Type and Screen
T & S
T and S
Type + Screen
Type and Crossmatch
Type + Crossmatch
Reference Interval
See report
CPT Codes
86901, 86900, 86850
Test Code (Outreach Synonym)
1311
Catalog Code
750082
Collection
Collect
Blood, Lavender or Lavender Microtainer
Preferred Draw Volume
Lavender: 6 mL
Minimum Draw Volume
Lavender: 3 mL
Other Acceptable Containers
Red or Pink
Unacceptable Conditions
Needs 2 signatures on tube label; Frozen specimens Unacceptable
Collection Comments
2 signatures required on label, one can be from patient or patient representative.
Required Specimen Volume:
* Patients <4 years old, two lavender microtainer, may be accepted.
* Patients 13+ years old, one 6 mL lavender tube.
* Patients 4-12 years old, one 6 mL lavender tube is preferred.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Room Temperature or Refrigerated. Refrigerate after 24 hours.
Stability (from collection to initiation)
3 days
Special Handling
**REQUIRES TWO SIGNATURES**
Ordering
Ordering Recommendations
Type + Screen includes ABO & RH and Indirect Antiglobulin Test (Indirect Coombs).
Performed
Monday - Sunday; Days, Evenings, Nights
Methodology
Tube or Gel
Reported
1 day
Performing Lab
Blood Bank
Other Performing Labs
Arnett, Ball, Bloomington, North, Paoli, Saxony and West Blood Bank
