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Red Cell Phenotyping
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Ordering Information
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This test includes an extended phenotype of the clinically significant red cell antigens or as specified on the request form. Routine antigens:
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Laboratory
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Blood Bank
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Specimen
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Blood
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Container
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EDTA (purple)
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Additional Collection Instructions
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Hand Written Details Preferred
Specimen Tube mandatory labelling criteria
Surname AND given name
Date of birth
UR number and/or Address
Date and time
Sign or initial the specimen tube
Request for Blood/Blood Products form mandatory labelling criteria
Surname AND given name
Date of birth
UR number and/or Address
Date and time
Complete and sign the request form declaration
All details including signatures and date/time on specimen tube and request form must match. |
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Minimum Adult Volume
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4mL
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Minimum Paediatric Volume
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None
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Notes
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If red cell phenotype cannot be performed due to recent transfusion, the sample MAY be sent for Red Cell Genotyping instead. |
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Frequency
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As required
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These PDF documents can be downloaded for your reference
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Test Code
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PHRC
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Storage Instructions
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Store at 4 deg C
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Transport Instructions
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Transport at 4 deg C
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Laboratory Notes
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CSR STAFF: Code for BBANK and forward the sample to Heidelberg Blood Bank. |
