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Transfusion Reaction

Message
Call the Blood Bank and notify transfusing physician immediately.


Test Code
TRXN


Preferred Specimen
4 mL EDTA whole blood


Other Acceptable Specimens
4 mL whole blood in plain red top. Do not aliquot serum from cells unless specimen can not reach lab same day as collection.


Instructions
Perform routine venipuncture taking care not to cause hemolysis to specimen from drawing technique.


Transport Container
Original collection vial


Transport Temperature
Ambient


Specimen Stability
8 hours ambient, 3 days refrigerated




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.