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HelpTest 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 |
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| Stat Availability | Yes | ||||||
| Performing Bench | UH Blood Bank | ||||||
| Methodology/Method Description |
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CPT Codes
36430; One or more of the following: P9016, P9021, P9038, P9039, 86945, P9040, 86965, P9054, P9057