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Neonatal Workup
MessagePre-transfusion testing needed prior to the administrion of Blood Products for patients less than 4 months old.
Test Code
NWX3
Alias/See Also
Neonatal Type & Screen
Includes
ABO/Rh testing, Antibody Screen, and Direct Antiglobulin Testing (DAT)
Preferred Specimen
1.5mLs in Lavender top tube or 3 Lavender microtainers
Minimum Volume
2 Lavender Microtainers
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 Phas Technology via ECHO Blood Bank instrument or Manual Tube Method
Setup Schedule
Neonatal workup is valid until the patient is 4 months old. After that a Type and Screen (T&S2) must be collected.
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
