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ABO/Rh Confirmation
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| Available Stat? | Yes | |||||||||
| Test code | CHEK | |||||||||
| Performed by | Blood Bank | |||||||||
| In House Availability | test available 24 hours a day 7 days a week | |||||||||
| Collection Instructions | Must be drawn during a separate phlebotomy from the initial Type and Screen specimen. Release of order within APeX is performed by Blood Bank staff Specimen label must contain the date the sample was collected and the legible name of the person who collected the sample. |
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| Container type | Lavender top (6 mL) | |||||||||
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| Sample type | EDTA Whole blood | |||||||||
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| UCSF Rejection Criteria | Unsigned, mislabeled or unlabeled samples | |||||||||
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| Synonyms | Check specimen; check sample | |||||||||
| Turn around times | Stat 1 hour, Routine 4 hours | |||||||||
| Additional information | Click here for additional information regarding the confirmation sample. |
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| Last Updated | 5/22/2013 1:49:05 PM | |||||||||
| Entry Number | 1462 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667