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Specimen Type/Requirements
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Clotted Blood
and
Pink (preferred) or Lavender top (EDTA) tube - Whole Blood
See Blood Bank Specimen Labeling Policy
Serum separator or gel tubes are not acceptable.
If previous screen positive, please include phase of reaction, results and method used.
Test is affected by hemolysis. Test is not affected by lipemia.
Specimen Volume
Clotted Blood:
| Preferred Volume | 15.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 10.0 mL |
EDTA Whole Blood:
| Preferred Volume | 7.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 5.0 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | Not Acceptable | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 3 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | Not Acceptable |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Additional Information
If antibody is significant, a titer will be performed at an additional fee.
For clients that have performed the antibody screen at their facility, please fill out Request for Reference Compatibility Testing/Antibody Identification and submit along with specimen:
See Request for Reference Compatibility Testing/Antibody Identification
Methodology
To be determined by testing location
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
CPT
86870