Antibody Screen

Collection Requirements

Source: blood
Container: EDTA lavender
Volume: 1 mL in vacutainer

Special Instructions

TIPS:

Be sure the MRN is on the label used
If using Cerner Pathnet labels, do NOT use the smaller labels
MUST have hand written date & time of collection AND the collectors initials

Turn Around Time

STAT: 45 minutes
Routine: 2-4 hours

Availability

STAT
Routine

Algorithm

If positive: DAT and Antibody Identification

Lab Processing Instructions

Specimen: whole blood
Room temperature

Performing Laboratory

Adele Hall

Adele Hall Lab Section

Transfusion Services

Instrumentation/Methodology

tube and GEL testing

Reference Ranges

Negative

CPT

86885