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Test Code Crossmatch Red Blood Cells (RBC) Crossmatch Red Blood Cells (RBC)

Aliases

Red Blood Cells Product

Useful For

This is ordered when blood is needed for transusion

Patient Preparation

A type and screen must be completed upon current admission. Patient must also have a Blood Bank ID band on their person.

Special Collection Instructions

Patient must have current type and screen specimen in lab.

Collection Method

No Collection

Reference or Target Ranges

N/A

Critical Value

Not defined for this assay

Reasons for Rejection

Hemolysis Threshold
N/A
Icterus Threshold
N/A
Lipemia Threshold
N/A
Interfering Substances/Other
Rejected if the consent to transfuse has not been signed, and/or in the absence of a doctor’s order to transfuse.

Specimen Stability

Ambient
72 Hours
Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C)
72 Hours
Frozen(-70°C to -20°C)
N/A

Performance Information

Days and Time Performed
24/7
Expected Turn Around Time
Stat: within 1 hour of arrival in lab
Routine: within 4 hours of arrival in lab
Stat Availability
Yes
Performing Bench
UH Blood Bank, WCH Blood Bank
Methodology/Method Description

Ortho Vision Analyzer Gel Cards
Manual Tube Method and Gel Cards
Electronic

CPT Codes

36430; One or more of the following: P9016, P9021, P9038, P9039, 86945, P9040, 86965, P9054, P9057