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| CROSSMATCH |
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| Alternate Names: | Type and Crossmatch |
| Test includes: | ABO / Rh Antibody Screen (Indirect Coombs) Compatibility testing and allocation of donor red cell units |
| Performed: | Daily, 24 Hours |
| Methodology: | Hemagglutination |
| Turnaround Time: | Routine: 4 Hours Stat: < 1 hour |
| 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 VacutainerŽ tube |
| or pink or lavender MicrotainerŽ (neonates only) | |
| Minimum Volume: | 3 ml |
| Special Handling or Timing of Specimen: | Units of blood will be held for 3 days. Crossmatch expires at 0800 on third day. |
| Preparation of Patient: | None |
| Expected Results: | See ABO / Rh |
| See Antibody Screen | |
| Causes for Specimen Rejection: | Improper labeling Hemolysis. Serum separator gel tubes. |
| CareManager Test Group: CareManager Name/Alias: |
LAB crossmatch |
| Specimen Labeling: | Click here for policy |
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