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HelpTest Code CBT Confirmation Blood Type
Clinical Indications
N/A
Additional Test Codes
Epic Order Name: Blood Type Confirmation – Order only if
requested by Lab
Sunquest Order Code: CBT
Epic Px Code: LAB5002
Specimen Collection Type
Pink
Minimum Collection Volume
2 mL
Reference Range
N/A
Critical Value
N/A
Interpretation
A confirmation blood type must match results from original or
historical blood type.
A blood type (current or historical) and a Crossmatch are required
to receive Red Blood Cells.
Rejection Criteria
Gross Hemolysis
Improper labeling
Specimen Availability for Add-on Testing
Only for additional blood bank testing.
Specimen Stability
3 days
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Performing Lab- Department
TUKHS-BH-Transfusion Service
CPT Code
8690091
8690191
LOINC Code
883-9
Test Alias
Blood Type Confirmation
Additional Information / Notes
The blood type must be confirmed by a second typing.