Antibody Workup ARC
| Sunquest Code: | ABYWU | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB3022 | Epic Name: | Antibody Workup ARC |
| Order Instructions: | For laboratory staff ordering only | ||
| Synonyms: | Antibody Work Up; American Red Cross Antibody Workup | ||
| Test Includes: | Antibody identification of complex workups at the American Red Cross Immunohematology Reference Laboratory. | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Performed and reported 24 hours/day. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 12 mL in purple top (EDTA) tube and 20 mL in red top (plain) tube. |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | Contact Blood Bank if unable to obtain optimal volume. |
| Container: | Purple (EDTA), Red (no gel) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Gross hemolysis |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Do not process. Store at room temperature. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Deliver specimen to Blood Bank (UMMC-East Bank; UMMC/UMMCH-West Bank). Blood Bank will send specimens directly to the American Red Cross. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (American Red Cross Immunohematology Ref Lab) |
Interpretive
| Use: | For blood selection if antibody detection is positive; antenatal diagnosis of possible hemolytic disease of the newborn; identification of red cell antibodies involved in hemolytic anemia. |
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