Specimen Requirements

If both ABO/Rh type and antibody screen are desired, order #9800 Type and Screen, Blood.

Hospital Patient:

Specimen Type: Whole blood

Container/Tube: Pink top (EDTA)-Separator gel tube is not acceptable.

Specimen Volume: Full tube

Specimen Minimum Volume: 4 mL (neonate: 2 EDTA Microtainers)

Additional Information:

1. Specimen must be labeled with either a PPID label, chart or non- computer generated label including patient’s name, hospital registration number and date of birth.

2. Specimen must have a full signature (phlebotomist). Check Sample will be requested on patients without prior ABO/Rh history

Non Hospital Patient:

Specimen Type: Whole blood

Container/Tube: Pink top (EDTA)-Separator gel tube is not acceptable.

Specimen Volume: Full tube

Specimen Minimum Volume: 4 mL (neonate: 2 EDTA Microtainers)

Additional Information:

1. Label tube with patient’s name, date of birth, and Social Security number.

2. Specimen must be signed by person drawing the specimen. Initials are not acceptable.

3. If a type and screen is also requested or is added to this request, the specimen must have one full signature (phlebotomist). Initials are not acceptable. Check Sample may be requested on patients without prior ABO/Rh history.