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Transfusion Reaction Workup
Test CodeBB Transfusion Rxn Workup (cs) - NOCO
Includes
Includes ABO/Rh type and direct coombs, IgG
Preferred Specimen
10 mL whole blood in original Lavender top (EDTA)
Minimum Volume
5 mL (0.5 mL pediatric)
Note: For neonate requirements see Neonate Minimum Blood Volumes
Note: For neonate requirements see Neonate Minimum Blood Volumes
Instructions
- The transfusion should be stopped and a specimen should be drawn as soon as possible if a transfusion reaction is suspected.
- Call Blood Bank as soon as possible at:
- BFCMC 821-4350
- McKee 820-1911
- NCMC 810-6430
- SV 810-2570
- SV should notify NCMC that a transfusion reaction workup will be coming and provide any patient information or details.
- The transfusion container with remaining contents, along with unit tag with patient vitals and back of tag completly filled out including: symptoms, clerical error check, transfusion record medical record number, hospital ID band medical record, and blood bank armband medical record number should be returned to the laboratory.
Specimen Stability
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
EDTA whole blood | Refrigerated | 3 days |
Methodology
Solid Phase Red Cell Adherence or Tube Agglutination
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday; Continuously
Report Available
Same day
Reference Range
No evidence of hemolytic reaction
Performing Laboratory
Banner Fort Collins Medical Center Laboratory
McKee Medical Center Laboratory
North Colorado Medical Center Laboratory