Test Code TCN Type and Coombs Neonate - Sunquest
Specimen Type
Blood
Preferred Collection Container
PINKCollection Volume
6 mL of Cord Blood or 1 mL Whole Blood (2 full Lavender microtainers)
Minimum Collection Volume
1 mL Whole Blood or Cord Blood
Collection Instructions
Routine collection.
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis, serum separator tube, clot tube, improper labeling.
Specimen Storage and Stability
Room temperature
Turn Around Time
4 -8 hours
Lab Department
Blood Bank
Alias
Fetal Maternal Evaluation
Ordering Info
Order Code specific for ProMedica BayPark, Bixby, Defiance, Fostoria, Herrick Facilities Only. See TCNP for Promedica Toledo and Flower Hosptials. Panel includes Neonatal ABO/RH and Direct Coombs testing.
EPIC Code
LAB2595
Acceptable Collection Container
10MLRed, MicrLav
Testing Volume
1 mL whole or Cord blood
Patient Preparation
None
Additional Information
Please see Type and Coombs Neonate (Order Code: TCN) for information regarding routine Coombs testing on neonates for these facilities.
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday, 24 hours