Synonyms

Clinical Indications

Request Form

Combined Pathology Blood form (Yellow/Black)
Blood Tranfusion form (Pink)

Availability

Analysed by referral laboratory if specific criteria met. (NBS Bristol)

Specific Criteria

Antibody must be present.

Turnaround Time

Specimen

Plasma / Whole Blood

Volume

7mL

Container

2x Purple top (EDTA) tube.

Collection

Samples should be transported to laboratory immediately.

Lab. Handling

Samples should be posted as soon as possible

Causes for Rejection

Unlabelled sample. Not meeting specific criteria for analysis. Delay in sample reaching laboratory.

Interpretation