Type and Screen
Alternate Names
TAS, ABORH and Antibody Screen
SoftLab Order Code
TASG
Epic Order Name
TYPE AND SCREEN
Epic Order ID
LAB276
Tests Included
ABO Group
Rh Type
Antibody Screen
Laboratory
All Hospitals
Additional Test Information
Special Instructions for Pre-operative patient sample stability
- If the patient has been pregnant or transfused in the previous three months, then a new specimen will be required 72 hours after collection.
Sample Type
Whole blood
Collection Container
Pink (EDTA)
Alternative Collection Container
Lavender (EDTA) 6.0 mL - Do not submit a smaller Lavender as an alternative
Collecting Volume
6.0 mL
Minimum Collecting Volume
3.0 mL (Infants - 2 Lavender microtainer tubes)
Storage or Stability
Ambient
Causes for Rejection
QNS, Improper labeling (see instructions)
Instructions
Transfusion specimens must be labeled with the following:
- Patient first and last name exactly as it appears on the requisition or source document
- Patient Medical Records Number
- Patient Date of Birth
- Time and date of collection
- Initials or valid tech code of collector
When using SoftID/Lab generated labels, the name, MRN, DOB must be all be present and legible.
Missing collector information, missing collection date or collection time must be in person by the collector. Specimens cannot be returned to the nursing unit or facility.
CPT Codes
86900, 86901, 86885