Synonyms
Neonatal Workup
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
RCHSD Blood Bank
Epic ID
LAB00003
Lab Test Days
Sunday-Monday
Standard TAT
60 Minutes-2 Hours
Stat TAT
45-60 Minutes
Collection Information
Specimen Required
0.5 mL Whole Blood
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Patients with red cell antibodies require a minimum of 3 mL Whole Blood for initial workup, more specimen may be required to determine the antibody. Specimen must be double initialed by the collected nurse and a nurse that verifies the patient's identity against the order, specimen label and the patient's demographics. Cannot be shared with other lab work.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK
Rejection Criteria
Specimens without a double initial on the label on the tube; Specimens collected in serum separator tubes; Specimens that are moderatley to grossly hemolyzed
Test Volume Required
0.5 mL Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 mL Whole Blood
Processing Instructions
Cannot be shared with other lab work. Deliver to Blood Bank.
Included Tests
ABO Typing, Rh Typing, Antibody Screen (Indirect Coombs), and IgG Direct Coombs
Comments
Test is only to be ordered and collected on patients <14 days of age in place of a Type and Screen and does not need to be ordered and recollected until the patient is > (greater than not less than) 4 months of age and/or discharged from the hospital.
CPT Codes
86850, 86880, 86901
Revised
11-29-17
Initials
JZ