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Reference Blood Bank Antibody Identification
MessageSpecimen must bear FULL NAME, SSN, date and signature of phlebotomist and be accompanied by signed and printed blood bank specimen collection form.
Test Code
REFERENCE BLOOD BANK AB ID
Preferred Specimen
3 Pink top EDTA
Instructions
Page IV Team to draw as a STAT. Submit specimens immediately to the Blood Bank.
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 10 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolyzed
Methodology
Tube and/or gel
Report Available
6 to 36 hours
Clinical Significance
Identified antibody information is critical to proper selection of blood products for transfusion.
Actual tests performed are at the discretion of the Red Cross Reference Laboratory.
Tests most commonly used are antibody panel identification, elution, warm and cold autoadsorption, heterologous differential absorption, prewarm, neutralization, antibody titration, antigen testing, and the use of uncommon and rare donor registry.
Actual tests performed are at the discretion of the Red Cross Reference Laboratory.
Tests most commonly used are antibody panel identification, elution, warm and cold autoadsorption, heterologous differential absorption, prewarm, neutralization, antibody titration, antigen testing, and the use of uncommon and rare donor registry.
Performing Laboratory
Testing performed at the American Red Cross Reference Lab.
Shipping arrangements made by the West Roxbury Blood Bank.
Contact Kirsten Torkelson 857-203-5968
Last Updated: February 5, 2016
