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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:
- Rh C, c, E, e
- K, k
- Jk (a, b)
- Fy (a, b)
- M, N, S, s
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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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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.
Handwritten details preferred. If a pre-printed label is used on the specimen, it MUST bear the collector's signature and date and time of collection.
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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 |
