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Department

Blood Bank

Preferred Sample Type

Abnormal antibody Investigation / X-Matching

Suitable Specimen Types

  • EDTA Whole Blood
3x 6mL

Abnormal antibody Investigation / X-Matching

General Information

Positive antibody screens are investigated locally in Blood Bank. Turnaround time 24 hours

Some samples may need referring to NHSBT for further investigation.

Turnaround Time 10 days

Please ensure when additional samples are requested for antibody investigation they are sent to Blood Bank as soon as possibble in order to allow any blood products to be available without unneccesary delay

Notes

Send to NHSBT Birmingham

Specifications

  • EQA Scheme?: Yes
  • EQA Status: NEQAS