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Test Code TRXN TRANSFUSION RX EVAL.

Important Note

When ordering a transfusion reaction evaluation:

  • Secure the tubing, and return the suspect unit along with any additives used to the Blood Bank in a zip lock bag (Tube Station #400)
  • Collect and send a properly labeled sample to Blood Bank ASAP (See Container/Tube section below).
  • Answer all questions when ordering test in Epic regarding patient vitals, symptoms, and time that transfusion began and ended.
  • Order a new Type and Screen.

Specimen and Container/Tube

Whole Blood

Rejection Criteria

Specimen must be labeled with at least two valid patient identifiers.

All samples must have HAND WRITTEN collection information (collection date MM/DD/YY or MM/DD/YYYY, time, and initials) to be accepted. 

Turnaround Time

NA

Test Includes

Clerical Check                                                                                                                                                                       ABO/Rh                                                                                                                                                                                      Direct Antiglogulin Test (IgG and C3)

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Preferred Volume

6 mL

Test Usage

This test is used to investigate the cause of a suspected transfusion reaction.

UCMC Collection Instructions

Refer to PC 83 Blood Procurement and Administration for actions to be taken in a suspected transfusion reaction. Return remaining products, any attached tubing, and attached IV solutions to Blood Bank tube station 400. 

Collect a sample in a pink EDTA tube labeled with at least 2 required patient identifiers.  Document date, time, and name of person collecting the specimen. 

Immediately send the specimen to Blood Bank tube station 400.                                                                           

Order the “Transfusion Reaction Evaluation” in Epic, and ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS regarding
patient vitals, symptoms, and time that transfusion began and ended.                                                                                 

Order a new Type and Screen.

STAT Turnaround Time

NA

Container/Tube

Pink top-EDTA,

Return suspected unit along with setup and any additives used (Saline Bag) to Blood
Bank.

NOTE: All blood bank samples must have HAND WRITTEN collection information on the label to be accepted (date MM/DD/YY or MM/DD/YYYY, time, and initials). 

 

Specimen Minimum Volume

2 mL

Special Instructions

Send sample to tube station 400 immediately.

Day(s) Performed

24/7

STAT DAY(S) AND TIME(S) PERFORMED

Not Applicable

Reject Due To

Specimen must be labeled with at least two valid patient identifiers, and the date, time, and identity of the person
collecting the sample must be recorded.

All samples must have HAND WRITTEN collection information (date MM/DD/YY or MM/DD/YYYY, time, and initials) to be accepted. 

Pediatric Volume

2 mL

Clinical Indications

This test is used to investigate the cause of a suspected
transfusion reaction.

Test Components

Clerical Check                                                                                                                                                                      ABO/Rh                                                                                                                                                                                       Direct Antiglogulin Test (IgG and C3)

Last reviewed

Last reviewed 08/07/2024 RM.