Laboratory Medicine

Test Directory / Investigation of Transfusion Reaction

Investigation of Transfusion Reaction

EDTA x 1 (Pink Top) and EDTA X 1 (Purple Top) and Urine. Transfused units should be returned to the lab for investigation

Test	Investigation of Transfusion Reaction
Common Abbreviations
Specimen type	Blood and urine
Sample type	Blood and urine
Tube type	EDTA x 1 (Blue Top) and EDTA X 1 (Red Top) and Urine
Minimum volume *	4.9 ml 3 ml Total of next available urine
Special precautions	CONTACT LABORATORY FOR ADVICE
Stability**	up to 72 hrs
Turnaround times	Within 24 hours
Laboratory	York and Scarborough
Reference interval
Limitations	USER MUST CONTACT LABORATORY Return all transfused blood packs and provide as much clinical information as per BT-TEM-ITR which is filled out in conjunction with BMS and TP to complete investigation 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:

All wards at York Hospital

Coronary Care at Scarborough Hospital

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.