Epic Code LAB276 Type and Screen

Important Note

Specimens for Blood Bank must have 2 signatures on the specimen written in ink that is resistant to smearing. See Collection Information for more info.

If blood transfusion is needed, patient may need to be redrawn to collect additional sample for crossmatch purposes.

Test Name Alias

Type and Screen | ABO & Rh | Antibody Screen | T/S

Interface Order Alias

60030

Quick Collect

BB 2 SIGNERS

Panel Information

Panel includes

ABO & Rh

Antibody Screen

Icons & Photos


6 mL Pink Top (EDTA)	3 mL Lavender Top (EDTA)

Collection Instructions

Specimen Collection: Blood

Container(s): 6 mL Pink Top (EDTA) or 3 mL Lavender Top (EDTA)

Preferred Volume to Collect: 6.0 mL

Minimum Volume to Collect: 1.0 mL

Neonate Volume to Collect: 1.0 mL

Capillary collect ok? No*

Microtainer acceptable: No*

* Acceptable if unable to obtain a venipuncture.

Collection Instructions:

Gently invert EDTA tube(s) 8 - 10 times after collection.
Specimens for Blood Bank must have 2 signatures on the specimen written in ink that is resistant to smearing:
- User ID's or initials of collectors/witnesses
  - Outpatient collection: The patient may serve as witness and initial the tube label.
  - Policytech reference #6476
Specimen must be labeled in the presence of the patient with:
- Patient's first and last name
- Unique identification number (MRN)
- Date of collection
If there is any question as to the validity of the specimen identification or an inconsistency between current and previous results, a new specimen must be collected.

Processing Instructions (Laboratory, Outpatient or Off-site collection)

Processed Specimen: Whole Blood EDTA

Centrifuge/Spin: No

Aliquot: No

Transport Temperature: Ambient or Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

Please see individual tests for stability information

Test Frequency

Available 24 hours, usual TAT 1 day.

Reference Range

Reference Range not available

Performing Department

Blood Bank

Performing Department Laboratory Location

Corewell Health Big Rapids Laboratory, Big Rapids, MI
Corewell Health Blodgett Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI
Corewell Health Butterworth Laboratory. Grand Rapids, MI
Corewell Health Gerber Laboratory, Fremont, MI
Corewell Health Kelsey Laboratory, Lakeview, MI
Corewell Health Ludington Laboratory, Ludington, MI
Corewell Health Pennock Laboratory, Hastings, MI
Corewell Health Reed City Laboratory, Reed City, MI
Corewell Health Greenville Laboratory, Greenville, MI
Corewell Health Zeeland Laboratory, Zeeland, MI
Corewell Health Lakeland St. Joseph Laboratory, St. Joseph, MI
Corewell Health Lakeland Niles Laboratory, Niles, MI
Corewell Health Lakeland Watervliet Laboratory, Watervliet, MI

Methodology

Please see individual tests for methodology

CPT

See individual tests

CDM Code