Preferred Sample Type
Suitable Specimen Types
EDTA Whole BloodAbnormal antibody Investigation / crossmatching
Specimen Volume
4x 4ml (Samples should be handwritten and labelled in accordance with the trust policy)Turnaround Time
24 hoursSample Stability
3 daysGeneral Information
For more test information please see https://labtestsonline.org.uk/tests/red-blood-cell-rbc-antibody-identification
Patient Preparation
Pre-op samples for a patient with antibodies need to be sent to the department at least 24 hours before the procedure. Please send 4 x EDTA samples to send away for further investigation.
Notes
Patients who have received a transfusion or have been pregnant are capable of producing complex red blood cell antibodies. These antibodies need to be identified before proceeding with any other transfusion. If unable to identify inhouse, the samples may need to be referred to NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT).
Please see http://uhbpolicies/blood-transfusion.htm for further information.
Specifications
- EQAS Scheme: No