Neonatal Workup (Blood Bank)
Test Mnemonic
NEONAT
CPT Codes
- 86880 - QTY (1)
- 86900 - QTY (1)
- 86901 - QTY (1)
Includes
- ABO/Rh(D)
- Direct coombs
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 mL | Whole blood | EDTA (Pink) | Ambient | Do not use serum separator tubes. |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mL | Whole blood | EDTA (Lavender) |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 3 days |
| Refrigerated | 3 days |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
Days Performed
Sun - Sat
Turnaround Time
4 hours
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Agglutination |
Reference Range
Special Info
For infants up to 4 months of age. Those specimens with a positive antiglobulin test will have antibody identification performed and will incur additional fees. All blood bank samples and requisitions must be labeled with the patient's full name and a unique permanent ID number, social security number, or patient's date of birth. If red cell units are ordered, the sample must be labeled with the date and initials of the phlebotomist drawing the sample.
Clinical Info
Evaluation of infants at risk for hemolytic disease of the newborn.