Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type (submit all):

Pre-transfusion whole blood

Post-transfusion whole blood and clotted blood

2-3 segments from the donor red cell unit

Container/Tube:

Whole blood: EDTA

Clotted blood: Clot, plain

Donor segments: Plastic transport tube

Specimen Volume:

Pre-transfusion: 8 mL (two, 4-mL EDTA tubes) and 7 mL of clotted blood

Post-transfusion: 8 mL (two, 4-mL EDTA tubes) and 7 mL of clotted blood

Specimen Minimum Volume: 4 mL EDTA and 4 mL of clotted blood for both pre-transfusion and post-transfusion

Collection instructions: Samples must be labeled with patient’s full name, date of birth, date of collection and corresponding LIS accession number.

Additional Information: Gel separator tube is not acceptable.

Forms:

1. Transfusion Reaction Form is required (inpatient) and is available on FormFast.

2. Blood Bank Request Form is required (outreach). A Blood Bank Request Form is available in Special Instructions.