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Test Code LAB276 Type and Screen for Red Blood Cells

Includes:

A patient's blood will be typed (ABO/Rh) and screened for unexpected antibodies (Antibody Screen). Units may be crossmatched from this specimen if indicated. A Type and Screen should be ordered when the use of blood is possible but not probable

Notes:

A Type and Screen blood sample may be used for compatibility testing for 3 days ONLY. Notify Transfusion Services if Rh Immune Globulin or IVIG has been administered or if the patient is carrying a card indicating known irregular antibodies. Draw blood specimens from sites other than where transfusion needle(s) for administration of IV fluids are located.

Collection:

Specimen: Blood

Container: Pink Top Tube with EDTA

Volume: 6 mL – Adults; Minimum 2 mL – Pediatric

Storage Instructions:

Send specimen to Transfusion Service ASAP.

Turnaround Time (TAT):

Routine – 4 hours; STAT – 2 hours

Test Availability:

24 hours a day / 7 days a week

Request Form:

Transfusion Service Test and Blood Component Request Form

Send To:

Transfusion Service – EH208 Children’s Hospital

Reference Interval:

Negative