PRENATAL PANEL 4

Mnemonic

PN4

Includes

CBC, HEPBSAG, RPR. Antibody Screen

Specimen Collection Requirements

Collect

One 4.0 mL Lavender (EDTA), one 10 mL Lavender (EDTA), two 6.0 mL SST.

Preferred Volume

One 4.0 mL Lavender (EDTA), one 10 mL Lavender (EDTA), two 6.0 mL SST.

Minimum Volume

two 4.0 mL Lavender (EDTA), one 6.0 mL SST

Transport

Refrigerated

Rejection Criteria

Specimen too old, grossly hemolyzed, frozen, incorrect specimen container, clotted or less than half full (CBC) or incorrectly labeled

Stability

Refrigerated: 24 hours for CBC, 72 hours for blood type and antibody screen; Frozen: Unacceptable for some tests

Testing Information

Performed

Mon-Fri

Referral Lab

Samaritan Health Services Laboratories

Reference Values

Reference Values

See specific test.

CPT Codes

87340, 85027, 86592, 86850

Last Updated: Thursday, January 5, 2017 03:42:25 AM