Genotype, Red Blood Cells
| Sunquest Code: | RBCGEN | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB5550 | Epic Name: | Genotype Red Blood Cell |
| Synonyms: | RBC Predicted Phenotype | ||
| Methodology: | HEA 1.2 BeadChip Genotype | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Fri; results are reported within 2-4 weeks. | ||
| Special Instructions: | If patient has been transfused, please wait 24 hours before collecting specimen. A signed informed consent in the patient's medical record is required; the consent should not be sent to the laboratory. The link to the Genetic Testing Consent Form is provided as a convenience for the providers and genetic counselors. | ||
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 10 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 5 mL |
| Container: | Purple (EDTA) [Alternate Containers: Yellow (ACD, Solution A) tube available from laboratory] |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Do not process, whole blood. Store at room temperature. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at room temperature.
UMMC-East and UMMC-West deliver specimen directly to Blood Bank. Do not send to Sendouts. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (Blood Services Penn-Jersey Region Musser Blood Center) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | By report |
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