Atypical Antibody Screen (handwritten tube label)

Code

AASC

Sample Reqs

A [22] [33]

Turnaround

2 days

Special instructions

[22] Must be fresh. [33] Sample must be labelled by hand with first name, family name, gender and date of birth detailed on sample and form. Do not use labels other than the tube label.

Sample type guide

A

Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml (6ml EDTA tubes are used for specific PCR assays)

Related specialties

• Haematology

Additional information

• Request forms
• Specimens: collection, packaging, transport, rejection criteria
• Discontinued tests