Referred to Red Cell Immunohaematology, NHS Blood & Transplant, Tooting Centre, 75 Cranmer Terrace, London SW17 0RB
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Samples required |
● 2x EDTA blood (purple cap/ black cap ring, ideally 2x 6 mL tube). |
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Test indications |
Used in conjunction with unexplained anaemia with haemolytic markers and positive DAT. Discuss request with haematologist. |
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Key factors affecting test performance or interpretation |
Haemolysed sample, lipaemia, clotted sample. |
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Turnaround time |
Referral lab states that results are normally available on more than 95% of referrals within 5 working days of receipt. |
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Enquiries |
Haematology (Transfusion) |