Test ID BLOD0947 Type and Screen
AKA
TAS
Specimen Type/Requirements
Pink top (EDTA) tube - Whole Blood (preferred)
Lavender top (EDTA) tube - Whole Blood
AND
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Clotted Blood
Test is affected by hemolysis. Test is affected by lipemia.
Specimen Volume
Preferred Volume | 7.0 mL |
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Minimum Volume | 3.0 mL |
Stability/Transport
Room Temperature | Not Acceptable | |
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Refrigerated | 3 days | Preferred for transport |
Frozen | Not Acceptable |
Methodology
Gel, Tube (Hemagglutionation)
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Bismarck
CPT
86900, 86901, 86850