ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Antigen Testing, Rh Phenotype : 0013019

Mnemonic: IRL-RHPHEN

Methodology: Hemagglutination
Performed: Mon-Fri
Reported: 1-3 days
Specimen Required: Collect:  One 7 mL plain red or one 5 mL lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA). 

Transport:  7 mL whole blood (plain red) or 5 mL whole blood (EDTA) at 2-8°C.

Pediatric Collection/Transport:  0.5 mL whole blood (EDTA or plain red) at 2-8°C.

Remarks:  Do not freeze red cells. 

Unacceptable Conditions:  Separator tubes.

Stability:  Ambient: 3 days; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval:
By report
Note: Includes D, C, E, c, e.
CPT Code(s): 86906
 
 

 

 

 
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