• Positive and discrepant results reflex to additional testing

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

• Sample should be obtained no more than 3 days (up to 96 hours) prior to testing.
• In certain circumstances, additional blood may be requested to complete testing.
• If the patient has a known antibody, collect and submit 2-3 4mL EDTA whole blood tubes for testing.
• Immediatley following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gentle inverting 8 - 10 times, to prevent clotting

Labelling instructions:

Excellian sites:

Tube must be labeled with the patients first and last name and Excellian MRN, date and time of collection and phlebotomist's A#

Non-Excellian sites:

Tube must be labeled with the patient's first and last name and date of birth, date and time of collection and phlebotomist's initials.

Compatibility specimen must include a Safematch or Typenex identifier.

Submit tube unspun

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Refrigerated - 3 days (up to 96 hours)

• Improper label (unlabeled or mislabeled)
• Hemolysis

Column-agglutination, agglutination

Negative

• ABO and Rh blood typing test identifies the presence of specific red cell antigens and antibodies to determine the ABO/Rh type.
• Antibody screen evaluates for the presences of antibodies.