ABO/RH Type and Screen
Sunquest Code: | TYSC | ||
Epic Code: | LAB276 | Epic Name: | ABO/RH Type and Screen |
Synonyms: | Prenatal Screen; Crossmatch; Type and Screen; IAT; OB; TYSC | ||
Test Includes: | ABO/Rh(D) and antibody detection (antibody identification will be performed if antibody detection is positive.) Additional charges will occur if antibody identification is indicated. | ||
Turnaround Time: | Type & screen and red blood cell components are available 24 h/d. TAT is 3 hr routine, 60 min STAT, 20 min emergency (type specific but not fully crossmatched), 5 min for Type O emergency RBC, Rh negative RBC without compatibility testing. | ||
Special Instructions: |
If a crossmatch for red cells is desired, order a TYSC if there is not a current one (valid for 3 days) as well as place an order for red blood cells in the blood order set.
|
||
Associated Links: |
Collection Instructions
Specimen: | Blood |
Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1 mL
Pediatric only: If 0.5 mL or less is drawn, consult with Blood Bank to see if testing can be performed. |
Container: | Purple (EDTA) or Pink (EDTA) |
Collection Instructions: |
A pink (EDTA) is the container of choice for blood bank collections at FSH, FRH, and Maple Grove.
|
Processing and Shipping
Specimen Processing: | Store in refrigerator. |
Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Blood Bank (University of Minnesota Health Maple Grove Clinics, Fairview Range - FRMC, UMMC-West Bank, UMMC-East Bank, Fairview Lakes - FLMC, Fairview Ridges - FRH, Fairview Northland - FNMC, Fairview Southdale - FSH, Grand Itasca GICH) |
Click HERE to Report test errors or omissions.
*If no email program is associated with this computer, please contact:
systemlabguide@fairview.org for TestID: 679"