Transfusion Reaction Evaluation

Test Includes

Perform data Post transfusion, includes clerical check on pre-transfusion information and checks for hemolysis on pre and post specimens.

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Pink EDTA Tube

Container Whole Blood Required

7 ml whole blood in Pink EDTA Tube

Critical Value

All positive transfusion workups for hemolytic reaction, whether immediate of delayed

Summary Test Name

Transfusion Reaction Evaluation

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

1 hour after receipt of specimen

Patient Preparation

Urine collection after reaction in sterile container and blood bag returned with patient transfusion reaction symptom form.

Test Results

Results are called to patient and blood bank physician