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Test Code LAB2586 % ABO for HSCT

Clinical System Name

% ABO for HSCT

Synonyms

Percent ABO

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  

 

Availability

STAT Performed TAT
  Daily 24 - 48 h

 

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

CPT Codes

86900

Methodology

Method: Standard test tube methodology

Analytical Volume: See "Sample Requirements" section.

Limitations:

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.

 

Reference Ranges

Interpretive report provided.