| Specimen Type |
Consult the Transfusion Laboratory – send away sample to NHSBT |
| Specimen Container |
Blood Transfusion Tube |
| Special sample requirements |
Consult the Transfusion Laboratory – send away sample to NHSBT
Sample must be handwritten.
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| Patient Preparation |
None |
| Storage Requirements |
Consult the Transfusion Laboratory – send away sample to NHSBT |
| Turnaround time |
Consult the Transfusion Laboratory – send away sample to NHSBT
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| Clinical Application |
Please refer to Clinical Transfusion Team.
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| Clinical Interpretation |
Please refer to Clinical Transfusion Team
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EQA Scheme |
As per NHSBT |
| UKAS Accredited |
All NHSBT RCI laboratories are accredited to ISO 15189 by United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) for the clinical services they provide. They are also licensed by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) for the services that fall under the Blood Safety and Quality Regulations (BSQR).
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