Red Cell Antigen Typing, Non-ABO
| Sunquest Code: | AGT | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB6970 | Epic Name: | Red Cell Antigen Typing, Non-ABO |
| Synonyms: | Paternal Antigen Typing; BMT Donor Antigen Typing | ||
| Test Includes: | Red cell antigen typing for specified antigens | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Performed and reported 24 hours/day. | ||
| Special Instructions: | Provider MUST specify antigens to be tested. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1 mL |
| Container: | Purple (EDTA) or Pink (EDTA) |
| Collection Instructions: |
A pink (EDTA) tube is the container of choice for blood bank collections at FSH, FRH, and FNMC.
Strict specimen labeling requirements must be followed. The patient's full name and identification number on the specimen label MUST EXACTLY MATCH the name and identification number on the request form. The specimen label must include the following information:
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| Causes for Rejection: | Hemolysis |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Blood Bank (Fairview Range - FRMC, UMMC-West Bank, UMMC-East Bank, Fairview Lakes - FLMC, Fairview Ridges - FRH, Fairview Northland - FNMC, Fairview Southdale - FSH, M Health Clinic and Surgery Center) |
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