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Clinical System Name
% ABO for HSCT
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Lavender/EDTA
Preferred Vol: 7.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 7.0 mL
* Pediatric Minimum Vol: 1 full 3.0 mL Lavender/EDTA tube
* Neonate Minimum Vol: 2 full 0.5 mL Lavender/EDTA microtainers
Note: NO GEL SEPARATORS. Complete a BWNW Immunohematology Reference Laboratory Request for Testing. 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. Deliver the specimen and requisition to Seattle Children's Main Lab.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: Gold/SST, Serum separator gel tube
Spin: N
Aliquot: N
Temp: RT
Storage location: Check information on label and requisition for accuracy. Double verification is required on the TUBE ONLY. Do not reject specimens that do not have 2-person verification documented on the requisition. Deliver the bagged sample and requisition to the room temperature Send Outs rack.
Off-site Collection: Check information on label and requisition for accuracy. Double verification is required on the TUBE ONLY. Do not reject specimens that do not have 2-person verification documented on the requisition.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
| Room temp | ||
| Refrigerated | ||
| Frozen |
Performing Laboratory
Bloodworks Northwest
Immunohematology Reference Laboratory
921 Terry Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone Number: (206) 689-6525
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | % ABO for HSCT |
| Reference Test Code: | 3105-00 |
| Instructions: | Place the bagged sample and requisition in the room temperature BWNW courier bin. |
Synonyms
Percent ABO
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
| Daily | 24 - 48 h |
Methodology
Method: Standard test tube methodology
Analytical Volume: See "Sample Requirements" section.
Limitations:
Reference Ranges
Interpretive report provided.
CPT Codes
86900