Sample requirements
| Investigation |
Preferred Samples |
|---|---|
| Alloantibody investigation | 2 x 6 ml EDTA |
| ABO / Rh grouping problem | 6 ml EDTA |
| Extended RBC phenotype | 6 ml EDTA |
| Autoimmune haemolytic anaemia / positive DAT | 2 x 6 ml EDTA |
| Transfusion reaction investigation | 6 ml EDTA pre transfusion sample 6 ml EDTA post transfusion sample Giving set / remnants of transfused unit(s) |
| Compatibility testing | 6 ml EDTA |
| Haemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN) | 4 ml or 6 ml EDTA cord blood sample |
| Paternal phenotyping | 6 ml EDTA |
| All other investigations contact the Reference Laboratory | |
- Samples should be collected and labelled in accordance with the ANZSBT 'Guidelines For Pretransfusion Testing’ particularly if blood is likely to be required for transfusion.
- Labelling of samples should correspond to the details provided on the request form.
- The following information should be included with samples:
- Full address for correspondence
- Indication of urgency
- Copies of worksheets with results of tests already performed
- Samples should be shipped at ambient temperature to arrive at Reference Laboratory within 24 hours of collection.
- Urgent samples may be sent by courier ensuring door-to-door delivery.
- Samples must be safely packaged in accordance with national and international postal and/or IATA regulations.
