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Specimen and Container/Tube
Whole Blood
Rejection Criteria
Underfilled samples, and/or samples lacking two acceptable
patient identifiers including the full name.
Samples with no HAND WRITTEN collection information (time, intials, and date MM/DD/YY or MM/DD/YYYY) will be rejected.
Turnaround Time
NA
Test Includes
ABO, Rh,
Direct Antiglobulin Test (DAT), Du (If applicable)
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Preferred Volume
500 mL
Test Usage
The purpose of this test is to test the Neonate for
conditions that may cause Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn (HDN).
It may be requested by Blood Bank if Cord Blood
Testing Results are ambiguous.
Test Limitations
This test does not take the place of a Type and Screen, and
does not allow for red blood cell transfusions.
Additional Information
This test is equivalent to the cord blood testing, and may be
ordered if a cord blood was not collected.
If this test is ordered after a cord blood test was collected and run, it may be
considered a duplicate and credited unless specifically requested.
STAT Turnaround Time
NA
Container/Tube
Pink top, EDTA-May use Microtainer
Heel Stick.
NOTE: All blood bank samples must have HAND WRITTEN collection information on the label to be accepted (time, initials, and date MM/DD/YY or MM/DD/YYYY).
Specimen Minimum Volume
350 µL
Day(s) Performed
24/7
STAT DAY(S) AND TIME(S) PERFORMED
Not Available
Method Name
Column Agglutination (Gel)
Reject Due To
Underfilled samples, and/or samples lacking two acceptable
patient identifiers including the full name.
Samples without HAND WRITTEN collection information (collection time, initials, and date MM/DD/YY or MM/DD/YYYY) will be rejected.
Pediatric Volume
350 µL
Clinical Indications
The purpose of this test is to test the Neonate for conditions
that may cause Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn (HDN).
It may be requested by Blood Bank if Cord Blood Testing Results are ambiguous.
Test Components
ABO Rh
Direct Antiglobulin Test (DAT)
Du (If applicable)
Methodology
Column Agglutination (Gel)
Last reviewed
Last reviewed 08/07/2024 RM.