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Test Code TYPS Type & Screen

Specimen Type

Blood

Preferred Collection Container

PINK

Collection Volume

6 mL

Minimum Collection Volume

5 mL Adult; 4 mo – 2 yr, 2-3 mL; 2 yr – 10 yr, 3-5 mL; Infant, 2 full lavender microtainers

Collection Instructions

For specimens used for transfusion – Positive patient and positive specimen identification must be obtained at the bedside when the patient’s blood sample is collected. 

Rejection Criteria

Gross hemolysis, drawn in serum separator tube, requisition not signed by phlebotomist, specimen not properly labelled.

Specimen Storage and Stability

Keep at room temperature

Turn Around Time

45 mins to 8 hours

Lab Department

Blood Bank

Alias

Type and Screen; Type and IAT; Type and indirect coombs;

EPIC Code

LAB276

Acceptable Collection Container

PINK (K2EDTA) OR 6ML LAV (K2EDTA)

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

Monday through Friday, 24 hours