| Laboratory: | Transfusion Medicine | ||||
| Test Name: |
ANTIBODY SCREEN (INDIRECT ANTIGLOBULIN) - (B)
Test Code:
None
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| Clinical Information: |
Description: A pre-transfusion blood test to determine the patient’s ABO and Rh blood group, and/or to identify if there are any unexpected antibodies present in the patient’s plasma from a previous transfusion or pregnancy that may cause a transfusion reaction to occur.
Requisition: For visual reference ONLY - to view sample CBS Requisition XM101 "Request for Blood Components", see https://www.blood.ca/sites/default/files/mb-request-for-blood-components_2014-04.pdf |
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| Collection Devices: |
Alternate Device: Microtainer(s) - EDTA NO GEL 0.5 mL to fill line
Quantity: 2 |
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| Specimen Required: |
Blood: 6.0 mL
Pediatric Blood: 2.0 mL
Blood volume for children: 5.0 mL |
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| Availability: |
24/7 Routine / OR / PAC / STAT
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