Transfusion Reaction Work-up (TRANS RXN)
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| Synonyms:
| Transfusion Reaction |
| Specimen: | Blood: (1) Red (no preservative) or Purple (EDTA) top vacutainer tube.
Complete Suspected Transfusion Reaction Form. |
| Volume: | Full primary tube |
| Minimum Volume: | 4 mL primary tube |
| Collection: | Send post-reaction blood specimen, blood component bag and all attached solutions immediately to the Blood Bank. Refrigerate at 2-8°C. |
| Rejection Criteria: | |
| Reference Range: | Negative |
| Methodology: | Manual Test Tube Method - Hemagglutination and Antiglobulin Test |
| Test Use: | To detect cause of suspected reaction to blood products. |
| Additional Information: | The transfusion shall be stopped immediately. The patient's physician and Blood Bank shall be notified. Nursing service should collect post-transfusion urine sample. |
| Testing Includes: | Clerical check of all transfusion records, post-transfusion DAT, ABORh, visual hemolysis check, gram stain, urinalysis. |
| Testing Facility: | AnMed Laboratory |