Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
RCHSD Blood Bank
Epic ID
LAB286
Lab Test Days
As Received
Standard TAT
1-3 Hours
Stat TAT
1 Hour
Collection Information
Specimen Required
For patients < 4 months of age 0.5mL microtainer is acceptable, For patient > 4 monhts a minimum of 1mL is required, for patients >1 year 3mL is preferred.
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Specimens must be double initialed by the collecting nurse and a nurse that verifies the patient's identify against the order, specimen label and patient demographics
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Specimen Stability
3 Days
Rejection Criteria
Clotted, Not double initaled, Hemolyzed
Minimum Test Volume
For patients < 4 months of age 0.5mL microtainer is acceptable, For patient > 4 monhts a minimum of
Processing Instructions
Deliver to Blood Bank
Included Tests
ABO type, Rh type, Direct Coombs
CPT Codes
Not Charged
Revised
10-18-17
Initials
JZ