Laboratory Test Directory

PACKED RED CELLS, transfusion (0007-0131)  "PACKED RED CELLS, transfusion "

Synonyms: Packed Cells; Red Blood Cells, Human; Red Cell Concentrate; Red Cells, Packed; Transfusion, Type and Crossmatch

Order Mnemonic: BILL RBC

Test Includes: ABO and Rh type, antibody identification when screen is positive, antibody screen, crossmatch

Applies To: Donor Blood

Lab: Blood Bank

Request Form: Blood Bank Blood Component Request

Patient Preparation: The patient must have an identification wristband

Storage Instructions: Stored in Blood Bank refrigerator only until issue.  When unable to infuse after issue, blood must be returned to Blood Bank within 30 minutes

Causes for Rejection: Gross hemolysis, drawn in SST/serum separator tube, requisition not signed by phlebotomist.

Availability: Samples are accepted 24 hours per day at the Blood Bank lab, McCullough 5.102

Turnaround Time: 2 hours

Special Instructions: All requests must include requesting physician’s name and ID number, patient's name, UH #, patient location, clinical information/diagnosis, identity of phlebotomist and date and time collected.  Request form must be filled out completely and all information must be legible.  Crossmatched blood held for 3 days only.

Specimen: Blood

Volume: 5 mL blood

Minimum Volume: 3 mL blood

Container: Lavender-topped tube (EDTA)

Reviewed/Revised 6/27/2010 by T. Moore, MT(ASCP)SBB