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HelpTest Code OBPAK,OBB Obstetrics (OB) Package
Methodology
| Profile Information: | |
| ABO and Rh Type | Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg) |
| Antibody Screen | Treponemal Antibodies (Syphilis) |
| Complete Blood Count (CBC) with Differential | Rubella Screening |
Performing Laboratory
Bronson Laboratory Services
Specimen Requirements
Serum and whole blood are required.
HBsAg, Treponemal Antibodies (Syphilis), and
Rubella Screening
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Gold top serum gel-Plain, red-top
tube is also acceptable.
Specimen Volume: 5 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 3 mL
Blood for ABO and Rh Type, Antibody Screen, and CBC with Differential
Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)-Lavender-top (EDTA)
MICROTAINER is also acceptable.
Specimen Volume: Full tubes-one 6-mL tube for Blood Bank and one 5-mL tube for Hematology
Specimen Minimum Volume: 3 mL for Blood Bank and 0.4 mL in MICROTAINER for Hematology
Collection Instructions:
1. Invert gently several times to mix blood.
2. Causes for rejection include incorrectly or incompletely labeled specimen or clotted or hemolyzed specimen.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Reference Values
See individual test listings.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
80055