Newborn Packed Cells
Order Name
RBCPEDI
Revision Date 04/26/2016
Revision Date 04/26/2016
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Newborn Packed Cells
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| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | mL ( mL) | Whole Blood | Lavender Top K2 EDTA | |
| Instructions | Draw 2 full, lavender-top or pink-top (K2 EDTA) MICROTAINERS reg , and send K2 EDTA whole blood. Indicate volume to be transfused. Note: Label specimen with patient name (first and last), patient hospital identification number or last 4 digits of the Social Security number, date of birth, date and time of draw, collector initials, and test(s) being ordered. Note: Initial order on patient will reflex to TSNB Type/Screen, Newborn; for infants 4 months old at an additional charge. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Testing Schedule | Monday through Sunday |
| Expected TAT | 1 Hour |
| Stat TAT | 45 Minutes (no antibodies detected) |
| Lab Section | NRLS-Blood Bank |