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HelpTest Code PADM Preadmission Work-Up for Elective Surgicals
Additional Codes
| Epic Order Code: | LAB2377 |
| Sunquest Order Code: | PADM |
Specimen Required
| Patient Preparation: |
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| Container Type: |
Optimal: Pink Top (EDTA) Acceptable: Lavender |
| Optimal Collection Volume: |
6.0mL Whole Blood |
| Collection Instructions: |
Collect specimen and gently invert several times to mix. Label the specimen, in the presence of the patient, with full name, date of birth and patient medical record number. |
| Processing Instructions: |
1. Collect sample in pink top container. 2. Label per policy in the presence of the patient. 3. Send whole blood sample to Blood Bank for testing. |
Useful For
Determining patient blood type and antibody status prior to planned surgical procedures.
Profile Information
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| %ABR | ABO/RH | Yes | Yes |
| %AS | Antibody Screen | Yes |
Yes |
Method Name
Gel
Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 3 days | |
| Ambient | 1 day |
Rejection Due To
| Hemolysis | Mild OK; Moderate OK; Gross Reject |
| Lipemia | Mild OK; Moderate OK; Gross Reject |
| Icterus | Mild OK; Moderate OK; Gross Reject |
| Other | N/A |
Post Processing Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Specimen Minimum Volume
Collecting minimum volumes can result in a need for sample recollection, and/or a delay in results. Minimum volumes are subjective and cannot account for all aspects of specimen and testing needs. Refer to the Specimen Required section for optimal volumes for laboratory specimens. Contact the Bronson Laboratory if complex collection exceptions occur that require more information.
| Minimum Volume: | 3.0mL whole blood |
Performing Laboratory
Bronson Laboratory, Blood Bank-Kalamazoo, Paw Paw, Battle Creek, South Haven
Day(s) Performed
24/7
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| PADM | Pre-Admission Work Up | 34532-2 |
CPT Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order CPT Code |
|---|---|---|
| %ABR | ABO/RH | 86900/86901 |
| %AS | Antibody Screen | 86850 |
Sample Retention Time
Blood Bank specimens (other than Cord Blood) are retained by the Blood Bank for 30 days. Pretransfusion testing should be completed within 2 days of collection.