Plasma

Pink top tube 6 mL (K2-EDTA)

Adults (18 years and older): Full 6 mL Pink top tube
Pediatrics (1 year through 17 years old): Full 3 mL Lavender top tube
Pediatrics (4 months up to 1 year old): 1 mL in a 3 mL Lavender tube
Neonates (0 through 3 months old): 0.5 mL in Lavender Microtainer^®

If these age/container guidelines are not followed, it will result in a rejected sample and a new one will have to be collected.

Specimen must be labeled with patient's first and last name and medical record number. Specimens will be rejected if information is not on the label when received.

24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.

Average Turnaround time is 1-4 hrs, depending on the complexity of the antibody(ies).

This test is ordered automatically on a sample that is positive for the RBC antibody screen, unless the ordering physician specifically prohibits reflex testing.

Tube or solid phase red cell adherence

If specimen is received in the laboratory greater than 24 hours from time of collection and has not been refrigerated, it will be rejected.

Invert tube gently several times to mix blood.
Label transport tube with patient last name, first name, identification number, date and time of collection.
Do Not Centrifuge.
Submit whole blood in original container.

Room temperature or refrigerate if stored overnight.

Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Place specimen into zip-lock type bag, seal bag.
Place specimen into Styrofoam container, seal container.
Ship at room temperature.

See also:
Type and Screen (3 Day Blood Type and RBC Antibody Screen), Blood