CROSSMATCH, COMPATIBILITY TEST
| Synonyms: | |
| Computer Code: | (XM) |
| Specimen Collection: | 7 mL blood (lavender top tube). |
| Minimum Volume: | 7 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Store at room temperature. Refrigerate if held overnight. |
| Reference Values: | Compatible (Includes ABO, Rh and Antibody Screen) If antibody screen is positive an antibody identification will be performed and 2 units will be crossmatched. See Addendum V. compatiblebloodcomponents.pdf |
| Lab Code: | Blood Bank |
| Requisition: | Blood Bank |
| Test Frequency: | Daily |
| Routine TAT: | 4 hrs |
| Stat TAT: | 60 min |
| CPT Code(s): | 86900, 86901, 86850, 86920 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |