Synonyms
TSCR, Type and Crossmatch
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
RCHSD Blood Bank
Epic ID
LAB276
Lab Test Days
As received
Standard TAT
1-3 Hrs
Stat TAT
1 Hr
Collection Information
Specimen Required
Specimens must be double initialed by the collecting nurse, and a nurse that verifies the patient's identity against the order, specimen label and patient demographics. Specimen cannot be shared with other lab tests except BB HOLD and DIRECT COOMBS.
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Must have 2 sets of initials on the label on the tube and cannot be shared with lab tests except direct coombs and BB hold.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Specimen Stability
3 Days
Rejection Criteria
Specimens collected in serum seperator tubes are unacceptable. Clotted, not double initialed, hemolyzed, shared with other lab tests (not Blood Bank) tests
Test Volume Required
See special instructions:
Minimum Test Volume
See below:For patients < 4 months of age 0.5 mL microtainer is acceptable, For patients > 4 months a
Processing Instructions
Deliver to Blood Bank
Included Tests
ABO typing, RH typing, Antibody screen (indirect coombs)
CPT Codes
86901, 86850, 86900
Revised
10-18-17
Initials
JZ