Antibody Screen (including pre-transfusion / antenatal workup) |
Ordering information: | This test is usually ordered as a blood group and antibody screen (refer to Blood Group and Antibody screen). When ordering as part of a routine antenatal workup, please clearly indicate that patient is pregnant and gestation.
Please ensure that an A4 "Request for Blood Products" form is used.
https://ehweb02/eh%20intranet/blood/87287%20EH%20pathology%20blood%20-%20new%20A4%20request%20form.pdf
All GPH request must be registered as BBANK in Evolution when it arrives in the laboratory. It is the duty of the blood bank staff to ensure that the zero tolerance policy is met before changing the code to GPH.
If NIPA required, please clearly indicate. NIPA tests require 3 x 6ml EDTA and should only be collected Monday to Wednesday by 10am. |
Alternate names: | antibody titre, ffDNA, genotyping, NIPA |
Laboratory: | Blood Bank |
Test Code: | ABSCR |
Specimen types: | Blood |
Container types: | | Pink EDTA (6mL) |  |
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Collection Instructions: | Note minimum specimen ID requirements (on form).
Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab
All GPH request must be registered as BBANK in Evolution when it arrives in the laboratory. It is the duty of the blood bank staff to ensure that the zero tolerance policy is met before changing the code to GPH. |
Minimum Adult Volume: | 2 mL |
Notes: | Specimen labelling is governed by a national guideline - see minimum specimen labeling requirements.
https://ehweb02/eh%20intranet/blood/Zero%20tolerance%20criteria.pdf
Supply of Blood Products for transfusion is dependent on available stock which is managed by the Australian Red Cross Blood Bank. To facilitate Blood Product requests - see Requesting Blood Procedure ( Section 3 of Blood and Blood Component Administration )
https://ehapp03:90/index.aspx?itemDetails=887
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Result Turnaround Time: | 4 hours |
Laboratory Use Only |
Accessing Results
EMR: Pathology results are available via EMR.
Auscare: If EMR is unavailable, results can be accessed through Auscare. Don’t have an Auscare login? Complete the Auscare User Form.
To access Auscare, see instructions.
Forms & Collection Guides
Consent Form – Non-Medicare Tests
For tests not covered by Medicare. Download Form
Pathology Request Form
Printable referral form for submitting pathology requests. Download Form.
Microbiology Swab Collection Guide
Step-by-step instructions for correct swab collection. Download Guide.
Preferred Order of Draw
Instructions to ensure accurate blood collection and results. View Instructions
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