DU Antigen

Test Includes

Antigen typing of Weak D added to ABO/Rh Type

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Non Gel Red Top

Container Whole Blood Required

7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top

Summary Test Name

DU Antigen

Specimen Preparation Outreach

No processing. Keep at room temperature until courier pickup.

Specimen Stability

72 hours if refrigerated

Minimum Volume

2 ml whole blood in (2) Non Gel Red Microtainers

Specimen Transport

Room Temperature

Stat Availability

24 hours a day, seven days a week

Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats

8 hours after receipt

Additional Test Information

No gels or hemolysis.