Test Overview
Used when a specimen is submitted for Type and Screen and the patient is not wearing a patient identification wristband or the Preadmission Type and Screen Protocol has not been used.
Specimen cannot be used to crossmatch blood because the specimen was not collected with the patient wearing an identification wristband or according to the Preadmission Type and Screen Protocol.
Test Details
- Blood Type, ABO, Rh, and Antibody Screen, No Wrist-band
Specimen Requirements
Collect specimen in a pink top tube. Refrigerate and send intact specimens. Specimens are unacceptable if collected in serum separator tube, contaminated, or grossly hemolyzed. Specimens sent for Blood Bank testing cannot be split for use by other laboratories.
Additional Information
If the Antibody Screen is positive, Antibody Identification will be performed at an additional charge. By ordering this test the clinician acknowledges that additional reflex testing will be performed and billed at a separate additional charge if indicated.