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Performing Lab
Arnot Ogden Medical Center/ Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital
Ordering Recommendations
Determination of ABO blood group and Rh for compatibility of blood products for transfusion.
Demonstrating in vivo coating of RBCs with IgG or the complement component C3d in the following settings:
-Autoimmune hemolytic anemia
-Hemolytic transfusion reactions
-Drug-induced hemolytic anemia
Collect
Whole Blood (Cord Blood ONLY)
Collection Device
EDTA Lavender Top Tube
Stability (from collection to initiation)
| Room Temp | 24 hours |
| Refrigerated | 3 days |
Storage/Transport Temperature
Room Temp or Refrigerated
Specimen Handling
Refrigerated
Specimen Volume
3 mL
Minimum Requirements
3 mL
Remarks
TURN AROUND TIME
| STAT | 1 hour |
| Routine | 8 hours |
*Additional testing may prolong turn around time.
Methodology
Manual or Automated Technology, Gel Column.
Start Date
9/13/2017
Last Review Date
06/20/2025
77/11/25 AP