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Transfusion Reaction Investigation

Alternative Names:

Suspected Transfusion Reaction
Transfusion reaction
Adverse Reaction

Laboratory:

Blood Bank

Test Code:

TXR

Medicare rebatable:

Specimen Types:

Blood
Urine First Catch

Container Types:

EDTA 6 mL
EDTA 4 mL

Adults Volume or Mass:

6 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

1 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

A separate container is required for this test.

Suspected Transfusion Reactions are to be reported to Blood Bank ASAP

A Transfusion Reaction Report sheet (available on PROMPT) completed by ward staff is required. Refer to this form for specific pathology samples required.

Any remaining blood product suspected of causing the reaction with attached giving set must be sent to Blood Bank.

Samples for blood group and antibody testing have strict acceptance criteria.

Refer to Blood Group and Antibody Screen (BGS) for full specimen collection details.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Daily

USEFUL LINKS

Frozen Section Booking Form

Printable Pathology Request Form

Order of Draw - Blood Samples