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Organization: | Βι¶ΉΣ³» Precision Laboratories | |||||||||||||||
Message Alert: | PLEASE NOTE: This Test Directory is in an interim state and due to changes pertaining to the DynaLIFE transition, performing site for routing has not been updated. Please refer to Laboratory Information System for appropriate routing. | |||||||||||||||
Test Name/Synonym: | Type and Screen (Pretransfusion Testing, Group and Screen, Crossmatch) | |||||||||||||||
Clinical Indications: | Required for transfusion of red blood cells (RBC), granulocytes and whole blood. Refer to blood product information monographs for clinical indications for transfusion | |||||||||||||||
Test Includes: | ABORH (Blood type) Antibody Screen Type and Screen Expiry Date | |||||||||||||||
Ordering Alert: | NOT for prenatal screening. Prenatal screening is performed by CBS. A separate order is required for blood components and products. Electronic order (Epic) or use of a Downtime Transfusion Medicine Requisition is required. Not to be ordered by providers who do not have privileges to admit patients for transfusion appointments. A valid/recent type and screen is required prior to ordering red blood cells (RBC), granulocytes and whole blood for transfusion.
Informed Consent | |||||||||||||||
Collection Alert: | Specimens must be collected using the Transfusion Service Identification Number (TSIN) system. Tranfusion Medicine follows a zero tolerance policy for specimens and/or requisition/TSIN forms not adhering to acceptable criteria. There are absolutely no exceptions to perform pretransfusion testing on a specimen that does not meet the criteria. | |||||||||||||||
LABID (Connect Care): | LAB276 | |||||||||||||||
Specimen Type: | Blood | |||||||||||||||
Specimen Source: | Venous, Arterial, Intraosseus | |||||||||||||||
Primary Container: | Lavender Top - EDTA | |||||||||||||||
Minimum Collection Volume: | See Specimen Collection Requirements | |||||||||||||||
Specimen Collection Requirements: | Contact Transfusion Medicine if patient is already wearing a TSIN wristband. Do not remove an existing TSIN wristband without consulting Transfusion Medicine.
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Test Resources: | Transfusion Service Identification Number TSIN Form 21505 ordered through Data CM Resource: Completing a TSIN Form Additional Information at www.ahs.ca/labtransfusion Requisitions: APL Transfusion Medicine Requisition Transfusion Policy & Procedure Additional sample may be requested in order to complete testing. Do not remove the TSIN band. Transfusion Medicine will advise on the volume tube type. | |||||||||||||||
Last Updated On: | Wednesday, April 16, 2025 |