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Test Code ONEG BB Emergency Release

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Container

Pink K2 EDTA 

White K3 EDTA

Minimum Volume

4 mL

Pediatric minimum: 2 full lavender microtainers

Stability

N/A

Transfer Instructions

N/A

Expected Turn Around Time

15 minutes per cooler

CPT

XXX

Armband Requirement

Required

BB Patient ID Policy

Special Instructions

Each Emergency Release cooler contains 2 units O Neg pRBC and 2 AB FFP for uncrossmatched emergency transfusion. [SMC: O Neg pRBC only] Obtaining Blood in an Emergency

 

Blood Bank staff will order ABO Confirm if patient does not have prior history. Confirm specimen must be collected at a different time than banded specimen. BB Patient ID Policy