Test Code LAB6002 Blood Type and DAT
Specimen Requirement
6.0 mL EDTA Whole Blood - Pink top (preferred)
4.0 mL EDTA Whole Blood - Purple top (acceptable)
Specimen must be free of hemolysis.
Testing Schedule
Daily
Testing Department
Transfusion
Method
Primary Test Method: Gel
Secondary Test Method: Tube
CPT Code
86900
86901
86880
STAT Turnaround Time
60 minutes
ASAP Turnaround Time
75 minutes
Routine Turnaround Time
24 hours