Specimen Type
See Collection Instructions
Performing Lab
RCHSD Blood Bank
Epic ID
LAB647
Lab Test Days
As Received
Standard TAT
1-3 Hours
Stat TAT
1 Hour
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-3 mL Whole Blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube double initialed (3 mL Whole Blood is required if patient known to have positive Antibody Screen on Type and Screen) ***and*** 1-2 mL First Post-Transfusion Urine collected in a sterile container
Container Type
See Below
Collection Instructions
Must notify Blood Bank via phone with reaction symptoms. Suspected unit must be returned to Blood Bank with the associated IV tubing and solution bags intact. A first post-transfusion urine should be collected and sent to Blood Bank using a patient demographic label.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Rejection Criteria
Clotted; Hemolyzed; Blood not double initaled
Test Volume Required
3 mL Whole Blood ***and*** 2 mL Urine
Minimum Test Volume
1 mL Whole Blood (3 mL Whole Blood is required if patient known to have positive Antibody Screen on
Processing Instructions
Deliver to Blood Bank immediately.
Included Tests
ABO type, Rh type, Direct Antiglobulin (DAT) and Path Review.
CPT Codes
Not Charged
Revised
02-01-19
Initials
SL