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 |
