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Test Code RBCTX BB pRBC Transfuse

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Container

Pink K2 EDTA

White K3 EDTA

Minimum Volume

4 mL

Pediatric minimum: 2 full lavender microtainers

Stability

3 days at 20-25°C or 1-6°C

Transfer Instructions

Transport specimen at room temperature or 1-6°C.

Expected Turn Around Time

75 minutes for newly drawn specimen

15 minutes for subsequent units

*Detected antibodies will require longer product prep.

CPT

86850|86900|86901|86920|86921|86922|86923

Armband Requirement

Required

BB Patient ID Policy

Special Instructions

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

 

For pediatric transfusions: request specific volume of product at order entry.

 

Products needing special testing/preparation (irradiated, washed, leukoreduced, HgbS-, etc.) will require longer lead time. Please contact Blood Bank staff.

 

*Not available at SMC.