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NHSBT investigations - elution, adsorbtion, special requirements, extended phenotype red cells

EDTA X 3

Test	NHSBT investigations - elution, adsorbtion, special requirements, extended phenotype red cells
Common Abbreviations
Specimen type	Blood
Sample type	Blood
Tube type	EDTA X 3
Minimum volume *	3 X 4.9 ml
Special precautions
Stability**	72hours to 7 days depending on patients previous transfusion history
Turnaround times	4 - 6 hours after receipt of sample. NHSBT barnsley 2 hour transport for York 4 hour transport for Scarborough
Laboratory	York and Scarborough
Reference interval	Change of serololgy may indicate need for referral
Limitations
*
**	** 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.