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Post Exposure Involving a Patient

Important Note

The Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Involving a Patient orderset is only available to Seattle Children's providers through Epic. Please contact Infection Prevention with questions.  

For employee exposures, see Occupational Health exposures.

 

Clinical System Name

Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Involving a Patient Orderset

Synonyms

Post Exposure

Patient Exposure

Sample Requirements

Specimen: Whole Blood

Container(s): Lavender/EDTA AND Gold

Preferred Vol: Source patient - 4 mL; Exposed Patient - 4 mL

Minimum Vol: Source patient - 3 mL; Exposed Patient - 3 mL

 

Note: Test on source patient includes HIV Antigen and Antibody, Hepatitis B surface Antigen and Hepatitis C Antibody Screen. Tests on exposed patient include HIV Antigen and Antibody, Hepatitis B Surface Antibody, Hepatitis B surface antigen and Hepatitis C Antibody Screen.

Processing Instructions

Reject due to:

Spin: Y

Aliquot: Y

Temp: 2 - 8 C

Storage location: Spin both tubes. Transfer serum to a plastic aliquot tube and transfer plasma (lavender top) to a plastic aliquot tube each affixed with label. Place samples in the CPA Frig D and Frig F racks.

 

Off-site collection: Spin specimens, aliquot and transport refrigerated.

Stability

Specimen Type Temperature Time
  Room temp

24 h
  Refrigerated 6 d
  Frozen

1 m

 

Availability

STAT Performed TAT
N M, W, and F

1 - 5 d

 

Performing Laboratory

Seattle Children's Laboratory

Department

Department: Chemistry

Location: Chem East
 

Phone Number: (206) 987-2617

Methodology

Method: Chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay (CMIA) by Abbott Alinity i and Immunoassay on Bioplex 2200

Analytical Volume: None specified

Limitations:

Reference Range

Nonreactive