Test directory: Type & Screen

Ordering Code TS
Test Name Type & Screen
Alias Blood Type & Antibody Screen
Type & Hold
Preferred Specimen Whole Blood
Preferred Container EDTA, K2 (Lavender)
Optimum Volume 6 mL
Collection Instructions Place Securline blood band on patients for pre-ops & crossmatches.
Handling Instructions Additional specimen may be requested if antibody identification is indicated.
Transport Requirements Oahu: Ambient
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen Stability Ambient: 24 Hours
Refrigerated: 10 Days
Frozen: Not Stable
Rejection Criteria Contaminated, Frozen, Gel barrier tube, Grossly hemolyzed,
Insufficient quantity, Specimen not properly labeled,
Patient not banded with Securline blood band,
Plastic Red or Clear-red Top tubes with or without additives, Anticoagulant tubes other than EDTA
Avail. Stat YES
Analytic Time 1 Day
Methodology Hemagglutination &/or Solid Phase Adherance

Reference range(s)

Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
Patient type ALL See report.
Antibody Screen ALL Negative Negative