Test Name
Type and Crossmatch
Availability24 hours a day, seven days a week
Lab Section
Blood Bank
Fluid TypeWhole Blood
Test Includes
Compatibility Testing, ABO Rh Blood type, and Antibody Screen
Specimen Tube Type TransportPink EDTA Tube
Container Whole Blood Required7 ml whole blood in a Pink EDTA Tube or 1 Lavender microtainer
Summary Test NameType and Crossmatch
Specimen Stability72 hours if refrigerated
Minimum Volume1 lavender microtainer
Specimen TransportRoom Temperature
Stat Availability24 hours a day, seven days a week
Test Turnaround Time Routines And StatsStat:1 hour after receipt of specimen, Routine: 2 hour after receipt of specimen