| Special sample requirements |
Fully labelled and not haemolysed
Sample and request must be handwritten
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| Patient Preparation |
None |
| Storage Requirements |
The sample tube should be transferred to the laboratory for storage between 2-8°C. |
| 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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