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HelpTest Code LAB1795 Transfusion Reaction
Clinical System Name
Transfusion Reaction Workup
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Lavender/EDTA
Preferred Vol: 3 mL
Minimum Vol: 2 mL
Note: Document Suspected Transfusion reaction in EHR. Complete a Report of Suspected Transfusion Reaction form. Patient arm band, label on specimen, and information in EHR must match including patient name (as registered), medical record number, and date drawn. Document specimen draw time on filled labeled tube. Perform a 2-person verification at the bedside; both individuals must initial the tube, and the verifier’s name must be entered into the EHR. Send the completed form, specimen, and the blood component unit with attached tubing/fluids to the Lab/Transfusion Service. Refer to Job Aid: Transfusion Specimen Collection, 13143 for more details.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: None
Spin: N
Aliquot: N
Temp: RT
Storage location: Check information on label and requisition for accuracy. Deliver labels, specimen, suspected blood component unit & Report of Suspected Transfusion Reaction form to the blood bank. They will spin down the specimen to check for hemolysis & notify RN if results are positive. Unit may be cultured per discretion of Transfusion Service physician on-call.
Off-site collection:
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Whole blood | Room temp | |
| Refrigerated | ||
| Frozen |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| Y | Daily | 1- 3 d |
Performing Laboratory
Seattle Children's Laboratory
Department
Department: Transfusion Service
Phone Number: (206) 987-5151
Methodology
Method: None specified
Analytical Volume: None specified
Limitations:
Reference Range
None specified
Requisition
Report of Suspected Transfusion Reaction