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Type and Screen
MessagePre-transfusion testing needed prior to the administration of Blood Products for patients greater than 4 months.
Test Code
T&S2
Alias/See Also
Type and Cross
Includes
ABO/Rh testing and Antibody Screen
Preferred Specimen
3mL Lavender Top Tube
Minimum Volume
3 Lavender Microtainers
Other Acceptable Specimens
Pink top tube
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature - 24 hours
Refridgerated - 3 days
Refridgerated - 3 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Missing patient information
Missing collection date, time, and/or collectors initials
Grossly hemolyzed or clotted
Missing collection date, time, and/or collectors initials
Grossly hemolyzed or clotted
Methodology
Solid Phase Technology via ECHO Blood bank instrument or Manual Tube Method
FDA Status
Transfusion Services
Setup Schedule
Type and Screen is valid for 3 days from collection. After that a new Type and Screen must be collected.
An ABO verification may be needed if there is no history of
An ABO verification may be needed if there is no history of
Reference Range
Positive Antibody Screen is a critical result. Additional samples may be requested to workup the antibody.
Clinical Significance
Type and Screen helps Blood Bank provide compatible blood products for patients in need of a transfusion.
Performing Laboratory
EPCH Blood Bank
