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Test Code LAB2698 ABO RhD at Bloodworks NW

Clinical System Name

ABO RhD at BloodworksNW

Sample Requirements

Specimen: Whole Blood

Container(s): Lavender/EDTA

Preferred 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: Samples with low volumes may preclude full ABO typing and may require re-draw if blood product transfusion is required.
 

Note: Complete a Request for Blood and Transfusion Testing, Bloodworks Labs. 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:

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
Whole Blood Room temp  
  Refrigerated  
  Frozen  

 

Availability

STAT Performed TAT
Y Daily 24 - 48 h

 

Performing Laboratory

Bloodworks Northwest

Immunohematology Reference Laboratory

921 Terry Avenue

Seattle, WA 98104

 

Phone: (206) 689-6525

Department

Department: Send Outs

Phone: (206) 987-2563

CPT Codes

CPT(s)

Methodology

Method: None specified

Analytical Volume: See "Sample Requirements" section for more information.

Limitations:

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