ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Antigen Testing, Rh Phenotype : 0013019

Mnemonic: IRL-RHPHEN

Methodology: Hemagglutination
Performed: Mon-Fri
Reported: 1-3 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Plain red, lavender (EDTA), or pink (K2EDTA).

Specimen Preparation: Do not freeze. Transport 7 mL whole blood (plain red) OR 5 mL whole blood (EDTA).
Pediatric: Transport 0.5 mL whole blood.

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Remarks:

Unacceptable Conditions: Serum or plasma separator tubes.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 72 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval:
By report
Note: Includes D, C, E, c, e.
CPT Code(s): 86906
Cross References: Rh Phenotyping (Antigen Testing, Rh Phenotype)