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| OB TYPE AND HOLD |
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| Alternate Names: | OB Type and Screen |
| Test includes: | Type
and Rh Antibody Screen (IDC) |
| Also see: | Type and Screen |
| Performed: | Daily, 24 Hours |
| Methodology: | Hemagglutination |
| Turnaround Time: | 24 hours |
| Container / Specimen Requirements |
All samples must be clearly identified with patient's full first and last names, medical record number, phlebotomist' s initials, date, and time. |
| Container / Tube: | 7 ml pink or lavender Vacutainer® tube |
| Minimum Volume: | 3 ml |
| Special Handling or Timing of Specimen: | Obstetric out patients only. CANNOT be converted to crossmatch. |
| Preparation of Patient: | None |
| Expected Results | |
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See Type and Rh |
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Negative Note: If positive, antibody will be identified. If the antibody is associated with Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn (HDN), an antibody titration must be performed to establish a baseline level. Follow-up titers should be performed. See Antibody Titer |
| Causes for Specimen Rejection: | Improper labeling. Hemolysis. Serum separator gel tube |
| CareManager Test Group: CareManager Name/Alias: |
LAB screen |
| Specimen Labeling: | Click here for policy |
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