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HelpTest ID ABOMR ABO/Rh, Blood
Specimen Required
Container/Tube: Pink top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 6 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Invert several times to mix blood.
2. Send whole blood specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.
Additional Information: Blood for this test cannot be shared with other tests. Submit specimen for this test in its own vial.
Secondary ID
113490Useful For
Determining blood group ABO and Rh only
Reflex Tests
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABIDR | Antibody Identification, RBC | Yes | No |
| ABOPR | ABORh Problem RBC | No | No |
Testing Algorithm
Includes identification of ABO and Rh blood group antigens. If indicated, antibody identification will be performed. If ABO/Rh discrepancy is detected, the ABO/Rh problem test may be ordered to result the final ABO/Rh interpretation.
Specimen Type
Whole Blood EDTASpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Blood EDTA | Refrigerated (preferred) | 10 days |
| Ambient | 4 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Reference Values
ABO and Rh blood group antigens identified
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86900-ABO
86901-Rh
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 2 daysForms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Kidney Transplant Test Request with the specimen.