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Test Code 1539400805 RBC Genotype, PCR RBCG

Additional Codes

Cedars Outreach Test Code:  RBCG

Performing Laboratory

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Test includes:

Testing for common antigens of the Rh (C, E, c, e) Kell (K, k), M, N, S, s, Duffy (Fya, Fyb), Kidd (Jka, Jkb) and an additional 20 antigens including hemoglobin S.

Specimen Requirements

Please submit the following:


Specimen Type:  Blood
Container/Tube:  6 mL pink top (EDTA) crossmatch tube

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

 

Storage Temp Stability

 

Room Temperature:  3 days (from collection to initiation of test)

 

Refrigerated:  7 days (Blood specimen should be storted at 1-6 C° if not tested immediately)

Methodology

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) with Bead Chip Microarray™ technology

 

Reference Range

See report

Day(s) Test Set Up/TAT

Performed:

Daily, Mon-Fri

TAT:

Within 2-5 days
 

Synonyms

Red Cell Antigen Typing, Molecular, PCR

CPT Code

81403