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Master Coding for Pre-Transfusion Tests

Published on Mon Jun 12, 2023

Question: What’s the difference between type, screen and crossmatch for blood transfusion testing, and what codes describe these services? Minnesota Subscriber Answer: “Blood type” indicates the presence or absence of specific antigens on the surface of red blood cells (RBCs). Although there are hundreds of possible antigens, the most significant for the purpose of blood transfusion are A, B, and Rh (D). [...]
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