Blood Grouping and Antibody Screen / Identification >5 yrs

ICE Code

Blood Group & Ab screen

Sample Type & Volume

1 x 6 ml EDTA

Collection Requirements

Store between 2 – 8°C

Sample Labelling Criteria

Samples and forms must be clearly labelled with three or more identical points of identification using a ballpoint (permanent) ink pen
1. Hospital number
2. Patient surname and forename (one identifier)
3. Date of birth

Samples MUST be hand written, dated, timed and signed by the person taking them.
Sticky labels are not permitted on samples.
Request form must be signed dated and timed by the person taking the sample and the signature on the form and sample MUST match.

NOTE: Samples received broken/leaking, inadequately labelled, aged, clotted, haemolysed or otherwise unsuitable for testing will not be processed; an appropriate comment will be entered onto the computer system. If the requested tests are urgent, laboratory staff will attempt to notify the ward/clinician

Sample Validity Criteria

7 days including the transfusion period, however if patient has been transfused or pregnant within the last 3 months then sample is only valid for 72 hrs including the transfusion period.

Reference Range

Turnaround Times

Within 1 working day