Test Code TXRXN BB Transfusion Reaction Investigation
Specimen Type
Post-transfusion whole blood and urine
Container
Pink K2 EDTA or White K3 EDTA
Sterile Urine Cup
Minimum Volume
4 mL whole blood
2 mL urine
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
2 hours for initial report
CPT
XXX
Armband Requirement
Not required
Special Instructions
RN to complete Part 1 of Transfusion Reaction Worksheet upon initiating the investigation. Send Transfusion Reaction worksheet to blood bank with blood component involved in transfusion reaction, post-transfusion blood specimen and post-transfusion urine.