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Test Code: GS Preferred Name Antibody screen

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Contact laboratory
Medicare Item
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Test Tubes

ImageSpecimen TypeSpecimen VolumeTube Type
Blood (adult)6 mLEDTA 6 mL (Pink top)
Blood (paediatric)1 mLEDTA 2 mL Paediatric ( Lavender Top)
Blood (neonatal)500 µLEDTA 2 mL Paediatric ( Lavender Top)

COLLECTION NOTES

As for blood group.  All requests for group and hold must be accompanied by a completed pink transfusion request form.

GENERAL NOTES



Specimen available for crossmatching for 14 days from collection.  If patient has been pregnant in previous 3 months, has been transfused or has a history of blood group antibodies the specimen will be available for crossmatch for 3 days.

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