ABO/Rh and Antigen Testing
Test Mnemonic
ABOAG
CPT Codes
- 86901 - QTY (1)
- 86900 - QTY (1)
Aliases
- ABO/Rh
- Ag Testing
Includes
- ABO/RH(D)
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 mL | Whole blood | EDTA (Pink) | Ambient | All blood bank samples must be labeled with the date and initials of the phlebotomist drawing the sample. |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mL | Whole blood | EDTA (Lavender) |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 4 days |
| Refrigerated | 10 days |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
Days Performed
Sun - Sat
Turnaround Time
4 hours
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Agglutination |
Special Info
Please indicate the antigen testing you want performed in the Comment field. Specimen must have a unique permanent ID number or social security number along with the patient's name. Test does not include an antibody screen or crossmatch.
Clinical Info
For testing paternal samples for an antigen corresponding to a maternal antibody(ies); for testing of donors of organ and/or human progenitor cell (HPC) transplants for antigens to which the patient has made an antibody.