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AKA
OB
Specimen Type/Requirements
Pink or Lavender top (EDTA) tube - Whole Blood
and
Gold or Red top (Serum with or w/out gel) tube - Serum
and
Glass Slides - 2 Unstained Blood Smears
See Blood Bank Specimen Labeling Policy
Test is affected by hemolysis and lipemia.
Specimen Volume
EDTA Whole Blood:
| Preferred Volume | 14.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 4.0 mL |
Serum:
| Preferred Volume | 4.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 2.2 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | Not Acceptable | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 3 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | Not Acceptable |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Additional Information
Test includes: ABO and Rh, Antibody Screen, Rubella IgG, Hepatitis B Surface Antigen, Syphilis IgG & IgM Antibody with Reflex to Supplemental Testing, and CBC.
Methodology
Various methodologies as defined in the individual test assays.
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls