Lab Manual for Moffitt-Long and Mount Zion
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TYPE AND SCREEN
| Item |
Value |
| Approval req'd? |
no |
| Available Stat? |
no |
| Test code |
TYSC |
| Performed by? |
Blood Bank |
| Sendout? |
no |
| In House Availability |
24 hours/ 7 days |
| Container type |
pink top tube |
| Amount to Collect |
Full 10 mL |
| Collection Instructions |
The blood drawer must sign the Blood Bank Requisition, in the "collected by" space. |
| Sample type |
Venous Blood |
| Special instructions |
The patient's name and MRN on the requisition and specimen must match exactly. Inadequately labeled specimens will be discarded - no exceptions. If the need for red cell products is uncertain, request a TYPE AND SCREEN. A CROSSMATCH can be added to a valid TYPE AND SCREEN, by request, within a 3 day window. If the antibody screen is positive, an antibody workup will automatically be initiated. |
| Synonyms |
Indirect Coombs; |
| References |
AABB Technical Manual, 16th Edition, 2008. |
| CPT coding |
86900, 86901, 86850 |
| Last Updated |
8/19/2009 1:13:47 PM |
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