52240:Rh IMMUNE GLOBULIN PROFILE (RhIG), ANTEPARTUM

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52240:Rh IMMUNE GLOBULIN PROFILE (RhIG), ANTEPARTUM
Methodology: Hemagglutination (HA)
Edit Date: 9/21/2010
Components: Rh Type / Antibody Screen
Performed: Monday-Friday (except holidays)
Released: Next day (Monday if received Friday-Sunday)
Specimen Collection Details
Collection: One 6 mL pink to tube (EDTA for Blood Bank). Also acceptable: Two 4 mL lavender top tube (EDTA).
Handling: Do not centrifuge or separate plasma.
Accurate labelling with patient’s first and last name and date of birth is required on tube. Tube should be labelled at the time blood is drawn. Do not cover original label.
If tests other than for Blood Bank are ordered, send separate specimen for those tests.
Standard Volume: 6 mL whole blood
Minimum Volume: 3 mL whole blood
Transport: Ambient or refrigerated.
Comments: Indicate if Rh Immune Globulin (RhIG) product needs to be delivered and when.
Rejection Criteria: Gross hemolysis; specimen collected in SST; incorrect, incomplete, or inconsistent labeling on tube or requisition.

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