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Antibody Screen, Whole Blood

Performing Laboratory

Chilton Hospital Laboratory-Blood Bank

Methodology

Enhanced Agglutination-Gel Method

Note: If this test is positive, #CI Antibody Identification, Serum and Whole Blood and/or Antibody Titer, Serum and Whole Blood may be performed at an additional charge.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Whole blood

Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)

Specimen Volume: Full tube

Additional Information: Include history of transfusions, pregnancy, and prior work-ups.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Reference Values

Negative

Critical value (automatic call-back): positive screen on STAT specimen or if transfusion is ordered

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Available STAT

Turnaround Time:

Routine-8 hours