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Collection Requirements
Source: blood
Container: EDTA lavender
Volume: 1 mL in vacutainer
Special Instructions
TIP: 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
Includes
Type A, B, AB, or O and Rh
Antibody Screen
Neonate with first Type & Screen will also include DAT
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
Blood Type: A,B,AB or O
Rh: positive or negative
Antibody screen: negative
CPT
86900
86901
86885