Neonatal Transfusion

Test Name

Neonatal Transfusion

Availability

24 hours a day, seven days a week

Lab Section

Blood Bank

Fluid Type

Serum

Test Includes

Type and Antibody Screen

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Non Gel Red Microtainer

Container Whole Blood Required

.7 ml whole blood in a Lavender Microtainer

Summary Test Name

Neonatal Transfusion

Specimen Preparation Outreach

No processing. Keep at room temperature until courier pickup.

Specimen Stability

72 hours if refrigerated

Specimen Transport

Room Temperature

Stat Availability

24 hours a day, seven days a week

Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats

S:1 hour after receipt of specimen R: 2 hour after receipt of specimen

Additional Test Information

Requires R# IDENTIBAND System