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Test Code RBC Red Blood Cell, Crossmatch

Performing Laboratory

Chilton Hospital Laboratory-Blood Bank

Specimen Requirements

This test is available only for transfusion in hospital setting.

 

If patients blood type is not available from current admission, order TRH Type and Rh, Whole Blood.

Forms: Blood Bank Order Form (Graphics Arts Department Form #110-009-RF0505-A) in Request Forms in Special Instructions

Include number of units required, diagnosis, date of transfusion or surgery, and ordering physician’s name.

Reference Values

ABO/Rh-compatible product may be given out during emergency or blood shortage situations. See Blood Product Compatibility Chart in Special Instructions for allowed substitutions.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Available STAT-Inpatient only

Turnaround Time:

Call the Blood Bank at 973-831-5000, ext. 5666 to schedule.

Special Instructions