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Neonatal Blood Group, DAT, and Antibody Screen (Blood)
Alternate Names
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Neonatal Group and Screen |
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Test Code
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NGS |
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Testing Laboratory
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Transfusion (Blood Bank) |
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Specimen Type
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Blood |
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Container Type
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4 mL EDTA (Purple Top) ![]() |
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Medicare Rebate
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Yes |
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Out of Pocket Costs
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None |
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Ordering Information
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Please note this test has to be requested for purposes of red cell transfusion and that just a Neonatal Blood Group and DAT will not suffice for red cell transfusion purposes. Please note that the neonatal group and screen is valid for a period of 4 months from the date of birth of the neonate unless the mother has a clinically significant antibody, in which case the neonatal group and screen will be only valid for a period of three days from testing. |
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Collection Instructions
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Specimen tube mandatory labelling criteria
Request for Blood/Blood Products form mandatory labelling criteria
*Note: If a given name is not available then substitute this with "Baby of" or "Twin 1 of" etc. & the mother's given name. All details including signatures and date/time on specimen tube and request form must match. For patients under the care of the following : Goulburn Valley Health, Swan Hill District Health, Mildura Base Public Hospital, Echuca Regional Health, Nathalia Cobram Numurkah Health specimens must be HAND LABELLED. Pre-printed labels are accepted for other health services. If a pre-printed label is used on the specimen, it MUST bear the collector's signature and date and time of collection. See "Pre-Transfusion Specimen Requirements (PDF)" below for further details. |
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Transport Instructions
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Transport ambient at room temperature |
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Storage Instructions
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Store refrigerated at 4°C |
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Testing Frequency
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As Required |
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Min Test Volume
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1mL |
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Add On Test Suitability
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Container ID
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EB, EW, EWP |
CSR Instructions
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Instructions for: Metropolitan & Regional Specimen Receptions
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Laboratory Instructions
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None |
Accredited Test
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Yes |
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