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Blood Group & Antibody Screen (Group & Save)

EDTA X 1

Test	Blood Group & Antibody Screen (Group & Save)
Common Abbreviations
Specimen type	Blood
Sample type	Blood
Tube type	EDTA X 1
Minimum volume *	4.9 ml
Special precautions
Stability**	up to 7 days
Turnaround times	45 minutes (URGENT) / Within 4 hours (ROUTINE)
Laboratory	York and Scarborough
Reference interval
Limitations	The detection of atypical antibodies and incompatibilities may cause unexpected and inevitable delays. Haemolysis and lipaemia may affect results
*	* For paediatric patients, smaller volumes (approximately 1 ml) are acceptable please contact the laboratory for further advice if necessary.
**	** Largely dependent on patients serological status and recent transfusion history

Update for visitors

Visiting restrictions are in place at our hospitals to stop the spread of norovirus. These restrictions will be in place until further notice.

The following wards are closed to visitors:

York Hospital: Ward 29 and Ward 37.

There are four exceptions only to the restrictions. These are:

For patients who are receiving end of life care

Paediatric patients (babies and children)

Maternity care

The family carers of those with dementia

We understand these restrictions can be difficult when a loved one is unwell. The restrictions will be reviewed daily and lifted as soon as it is safe. Thank you for your understanding as we try to reduce the spread of norovirus in our hospitals.