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Performing Laboratory
Chilton Hospital Laboratory-Blood BankMethodology
Hemagglutination/Charcoal Flocculation and AgglutinationIncludes ABO and Rh type, antibody screen, and rapid plasma reagin (RPR).
Specimen Requirements
A lavender top (EDTA) and red top tube are required.
EDTA Tube
Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: Full tube
Collection Instructions:
1. Hospital patient specimen must be labeled with:
a. Patient’s full name
b. Medical record number
c. Phlebotomist number
d. Date and time of draw
2. Physician office specimen must be labeled with:
a. Patient’s full name
b. Patient’s date of birth or Social Security number
c. Phlebotomist name
d. Date and time of draw
Red Top Tube
Container/Tube: Red top
Specimen Volume: Full tube
Collection Instructions:
1. Hospital patient specimen must be labeled with:
a. Patient’s full name
b. Medical record number
c. Phlebotomist number
d. Date and time of draw
2. Physician office specimen must be labeled with:
a. Patient’s full name
b. Patient’s date of birth or Social Security number
c. Phlebotomist name
d. Date and time of draw
Specimen Transport Temperature
AmbientReference Values
RPRNonreactive
ANTIBODY SCREEN
Negative
Critical value (automatic call-back): positive screen on STAT specimen or if transfusion is ordered.
TYPE AND Rh
Not applicable
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday, Wednesday, FridayTurnaround Time:
Routine-3 days (Longer if discrepancy/antibodies are detected.)