Item Value
Test name Pre-Surgical Type & Screen
Available Stat? No
Turn around times Routine 4 hours
In House Availability Test available 24 hours a day 7 days a week at Parnassus and Mission Bay Blood Banks only

Testing available at Mt. Zion 0700 Monday to 2300 Friday.
Performed by Parnassus Mt. Zion & Mission Bay Blood Banks
Normal range
Container type Lavender top (6 mL)
Amount to Collect
Patient Age Amount to Collect
< 4 mo 2x Full Microtainer (1.6 mL)
4 mo - 1 year 3 mL
1 -18 years 3 - 6 mL (3 mL OK for small children)
> 18 years 6 mL x 2
Collection Instructions Specimen label must contain the date the sample was collected and the legible name or ID of the person who collected the sample
Sample type EDTA whole blood

If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667