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Transfusion Reaction Workup
Test CodeBB Transfusion Rxn Workup (cs) - NOCO
Includes
Includes ABO/Rh type and direct coombs, IgG
Possible extended workup.
Possible extended workup.
Preferred Specimen
10 mL whole blood in original Pink top (EDTA)
Minimum Volume
5 mL (0.5 mL pediatric)
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
- NLMC 820-1911
- NCMC 810-6430
- 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.
Per Transfusion Reaction Workup protocol, order culture-C TRANS for the patient who received the transfusion
- DIN is entered under ‘Additional Source Information”
- Do not perform Gram Stain-NLMC Micro will perform gram stain.
- TRW must be ordered.
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
| EDTA whole blood | Refrigerated | 3 days |
Lab Staff: Bag, tubing, segments transport Room Temp to NLMC Micro - send STAT
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
North Colorado Medical Center Laboratory
