Potential Donor Panel (Sendout)

General Information

Lab Name
Potential Donor Panel (Sendout)
Lab Code
RPDP
Epic Name
Potential Donor Panel (Sendout)
External Test Id
3103-00, 3104-00
Description

Test Information: Includes type and screen for potential donors.

Forms & Requisitions
Synonyms
3103-00, 3104-00
Components

Interpretation

Method

ABO/Rh: Standard test tube methodology, Hemagglutination

Indirect Antiglobulin Test: Capture solid phase technology or gel column.

Reference Range
See individual components

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type
Blood
Collection

Preferred: 6 mL blood in PINK TOP (EDTA) tube

  • Also Accepted: 6 mL blood in LAVENDER TOP (EDTA) tube
  • Unacceptable: SST or GEL tubes

Dual Signatures Required:

  • At the time of collection, a two-person verification of positive patient identity must be performed in the presence of the patient by the person collecting the specimen and a second qualified staff member. This includes a verbal read back of the full legal name, spelling of the legal name, and MRN as it appears in the medical record.
  • Both people performing verification must sign or initial the sample label(s).
  • Write the collection date and time on the sample label.
  • Signatures of both verifiers are requested on the Bloodworks Northwest form. (This is not required for testing as long as dual verification is documented on the sample label.)
Forms & Requisitions
Quantity
Requested: 6 mL EDTA whole blood
Minimum: 6 mL EDTA whole blood

Processing

Receiving Instructions

Store and transport whole blood at ambient temperature.

  • Review the sample label(s) and (Epic or Bloodworks NW) requisition form for accuracy. Dual verification signatures are required on the sample label(s) only.
  • Package sample(s) with the associated requisition in a biohazard bag (one patient per bag). Orders received with multiple patient samples/requisitions in the same biozard bag will be rejected by Bloodworks NW.
  • Send samples as received to Bloodworks Northwest via DLMP or Delivery Express courier.
Misc Sendout

Performance

Lab Department
Transfusion Support(TS)
Frequency
Performed: Daily. Turn around Time: Weekdays: 24 hours from sample receipt at Bloodworks Northwest; Weekends: 48 hours.
Available STAT?
Yes
Performing Location(s)
Sendout Bloodworks Northwest Central TSL/Immunohematology Reference Laboratory

921 Terry Ave
A-Level
Seattle, WA 98104

Central Transfusion Support Lab (TSL): 206-689-6525

Immunohematology Reference Lab (IRL): 206-689-6534

Billing & Coding

CPT Codes
86850, 86900, 86901
LOINC
30896-5