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Transfusion Reaction Investigation (Blood)

Alternate Names
Transfusion reaction, Blood Transfusion reaction, Blood Transfusion reaction investigation
Test Code
TRXINV
Testing Laboratory
Transfusion (Blood Bank)
Specimen Type

Blood
Container Type

See collection instructions
Medicare Rebate

Yes

Out of Pocket Costs
None
Ordering Information

Series of tests for potential haemolytic transfusion reaction. Blood Bank related tests include:
Collection Instructions

Collect 1 x 5mL serum plain (red) tube and 1 x  4 mL EDTA (purple) tube. 

Please fill in a Transfusion Reaction Form available from the Blood Bank laboratory.

Please also send the implicated blood pack including attached giving set, to the laboratory.

For patients under the care of the following : Goulburn Valley Health, Swan Hill District Health, Mildura Base Public Hospital, Echuca Regional Health, Nathalia Cobram Numurkah Health specimens must be HAND LABELLED.

Pre-printed labels are accepted for other health services. If a pre-printed label is used on the specimen, it MUST bear the collector's signature and date and time of collection.

See "Pre-Transfusion Specimen Requirements (PDF)" below for further details.
Transport Instructions
Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions
Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency
As Required
Min Test Volume
1mL
Add On Test Suitability
Room Temperature 48 hours
Refrigerated (2 - 4°C) 7 days
Container ID
EB, SB
Laboratory Instructions
None
Accredited Test
Yes

These PDF documents can be downloaded for your reference

Order of Draw (PDF)

Swab Collection Guide (PDF)

Pre-Transfusion Specimen Requirements (PDF)

Requirements for Pathology Service (PDF)

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Austin Hospital Studley Road
Heidelberg, VIC 3084
Phone:9496-3100
Fax: 03 9496 5803

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