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Collection Requirements
Source: blood
Container: EDTA lavender
Volume: 3 mL in vacutainer
Turn Around Time
2-4 hours
Availability
Routine
Includes
This is a screening test; positive results are sent to Community Blood Center for identification.
Lab Processing Instructions
Specimen: whole blood
Room temperature
Performing Laboratory
Adele Hall
Adele Hall Lab Section
Transfusion Services
Instrumentation/Methodology
tube agglutination
Additional Information
A positive result impacts blood products to be transfused: use washed RBC, washed Platelets, and plasma products should be avoided if possible. Consult the pathologist on call if plasma products are needed.
Reference Ranges
Negative
CPT
86904 X10