Type and Screen (Sendout)
General Information
- Lab Name
- Type and Screen (Sendout)
- Lab Code
- RTS
- Epic Name
- Type and Screen (Sendout)
- External Test Id
- 3103-00, 3104-00
- Description
Useful For: Determination of patient’s ABO group and Rh type; detecting the presence of unexpected antibody (allo- or auto-) against red blood cell antigens.
Ordering Note: Order this test for sendouts to Bloodworks Northwest only. For testing performed by UW-MT or HMC TSL, refer to Type and Screen [TSCR].
- Synonyms
- 3103-00, 3104-00, ABO, Indirect Antibody, Rh(D), Type and Screen
- Components
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Code Name RABOR Blood Typing Result (Sendout) RRHR Rh Result (Sendout) RIATR Indir. Antiglobulin Rslt (Sendout) S2TS Type and Screen Testing Lab
Interpretation
- Method
Antibody Screen: 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
Pediatric Draws: 1 full 3 mL PINK or LAVENDER (EDTA) tube; Neonate: 2 full 0.5 mL EDTA microtainers (PINK or LAVENDER)
Unacceptable: SST or GEL tubes
Dual Signatures Required: All Blood Bank samples require dual signatures (person collecting the specimen/performing positive patient ID a second
verifier) on the Bloodworks Northwest request form and on the sample label(s). - Forms & Requisitions
- Bloodworks Northwest Request for Blood and Transfusion Testing
- Quantity
-
Requested: 6 mL EDTA whole blood
Minimum: 6 mL EDTA whole blood. Pediatric: 1 full 3 mL EDTA; Neonate: 2 full 0.5 ml EDTA microtainers
Processing
- Receiving Instructions
Store and transport whole blood at ambient temperature.
- Package sample(s) with the associated Bloodworks request form 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 sample(s) as received via DLMP or Delivery Express courier.
- Misc Sendout
Performance
- Lab Department
- Sendouts(SO)
- Frequency
- Performed: Monday through Sunday. Turn Around Time (from sample receipt at Bloodworks NW): 1 day. Additional time may be required for positive antibody screens.
- Available STAT?
- Yes
- Performing Location(s)
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Sendout Bloodworks Northwest Central TSL/Immunohematology Reference Laboratory 921 Terry Ave
A-Level
Seattle, WA 98104Central Transfusion Support Lab (TSL): 206-689-6525
Immunohematology Reference Lab (IRL): 206-689-6534
Billing & Coding
- CPT Codes
- 86850, 86900, 86901
- LOINC
- 34532-2