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Test Code ABORh Lumena and ABSC Solid Phase TYPE AND SCREEN

Aliasis

T&S

Patient Preparation

No special patient preparation required

Special Collection Instructions

Sample labeling requirements:


For all patients over the age of four months, when sample is intended for transfusion purposes:

  1. A Blood Bank ID armband must be attached to the patient’s wrist at time of blood draw.
  1. The tube may be either labeled by hand at the bedside with ink on an adhesive label or with a computer-generated label. Either label must contain the following information:
  1. Complete first and last name. It is acceptable to hand write name if cutoff on computer label.
  1. Medical record numbe
  1. Date and time of collection
  1. Name or initials of the person collecting the sample.
  1. Blood Bank ID armband identifiers should be on tube, either in sticker form or hand written.

NOTE: Sample will need to be redrawn if missing any of the above information.

For patients under the age of four months, when sample is intended for transfusion purposes and/or cord blood samples:

  1. Complete first and last name
  1. Medical record number
  1. Date and time of collection
  1. Name or initials of the person collecting the sample

Collection Method

Veneous collection

Minimum Volume

Adult:                         

2 mL

Pediatric:

1 mL tin two MAP tubes

Container

Pnk Top EDTA

Preferred Specimen

5 mL EDTA Whole Blood

Acceptable Specimen(s)

EDTA Whole blood

Reference or Target Ranges

Not defined for this assay

Critical Value

Positive antibody screen with patients currently in OR

Reasons for Rejection

Hemolysis Threshold:

Gross Hemolysis

Other:

Missing any of the following:

  • Complete first and last name
  • Medical Record number
  • Date and time of collection
  • Name/Initials of person collecting the sample

QNS, Contaimination, Improper specimen type

Specimen Stability

Ambient

72 Hours

Refrigerated         

72 Hours

Performance Information

Days and Time Performed

24/7

Expected Turn Around Time

STAT: Not Available, Routine:  4 hours

Stat Availability

Yes

Performing Bench

CRMC Blood Bank

IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to the complex nature of some antibodies, testing may take an extended amount of time and may call for additional testing to be sent out for verification of antibodies. Because of this, these turn-around times are for reference only.

Additional Information / Important Notes

Panel Components:
-ABORh
-Antibody Screen

Methodology/Method Description

Echo Lumina solid phase

CPT Codes

86900
86850
86901