Sydney South Western Area Pathology ServiceRoyal Prince Alfred HospitalCentral Specimen ReceptionMissenden RoadCamperdown, NSW 2050tel 02 9515 8279fax 02 9515 7931
Extended (1 month) expiry on group and screen - available for surgical patients only, who have no red cell antibodies and have not been transfused or pregnant within the last three months.
1. SPECIMENS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR PRETRANSFUSION TESTING UNLESS:
i) the specimen and request slip conform to the Blood Transfusion protocols of the relevent site. If Bradma labels are used they must be signed and dated to confirm the patient ID has been checked.
ii) The specimen collection declaration is completed by the person collecting and labelling the specimen. Please label the request slip with the ward and clinical details.
2. IF URGENT, TELEPHONE THE LABORATORY.
3. Use "Transfusion Test/ Product Request Form".
Memory B cell, highly sensitive B cell panel, B cell phenotype
Collection Requirements:
6mL Lithium Heparin NO GEL and 3mL EDTA. Do not collect on Friday or the day before a public holiday. Mark request as URGENT.
Availability:
Daily (Mon-Thurs).
Requires own tube?:
No
Reference Laboratory:
Royal Children's Hospital Laboratory Services Level 4, East Building 50 Flemington Road Parkville, Vic 3052 tel 03 9345 4200 fax 03 9345 9884
FBE should also be requested. Sample must be received by RCH within 22h of collection. Do not collect on Friday or the day before a public holiday. Mark request as URGENT to facilitate immediate transport.