Test Code LAB10005 Neonatal Whole Blood Product Order
Department
BLOOD BANK
Collection Requirements
Call Blood Bank (583-6760) to see if samples are needed
BBID#
Primary Collection Container
Lavender Microtainer
Transport
Refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Whole blood
Stability
Ambient: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Minimum Testing Volume
0.5 mL
Methodology
Hemagglutination
Performed
Sunday – Saturday
Unacceptable Conditions
Hemolyzed specimens.
No Blood Bank Band number on tubes.
Additional Information
Specify # of cc’s needed.
Age must be less than 4 months old.
Must have had a neonatal pretransfusion workup.
Patient must have Blood Bank Band number on.