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Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Whole Blood
Container/Tube: EDTA
Volume: 3.0mL
Reference Interval
Negative
Days and Times Performed
24 hours, TAT 1 day
Methodology
Immune Agglutination
Service Code
2012200
Update
Last updated 28/03/2016
Unacceptable Condition
| Haemolysis | Gross invalidate result |
|---|---|
| Icterus | NA |
| Lipaemic | NA |
| Others |
Insufficient sample will be rejected |
Specimen Stability
Test best performed on fresh drawn samples
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Transfusion Services, 67722305
Useful For
To detect the presence of globulins (IgG and C3d) coating red cells
Reflex Testing
Antibody Identification (Red Cell)