Antibody screen
- Test Name:
- Antibody screen
- Synonyms:
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Indirect antiglobulin test (IAT)
Indirect Coombs test
- Testing Prerequisites:
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Consultation with a Transfusion medicine physician is recommended.
For pretransfusion testing: order Type and screen - Collection Instructions:
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• Requisition and specimen must be labelled with patient's FULL first and last name
• Preprinted labels can be used if the patient's full name is visible. If the name is cut off and not corrected then, the specimen will be rejected - Last Reviewed:
- 08 December 2021
- Test Name:
- Antibody screen
- Testing Referred to:
- APL Edmonton Zone »
- Last Reviewed:
- 08 December 2021
EDMONTON ZONE
- Test Name:
- Antibody screen
- Collection Device/Tube Type:
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2 x 4 mL blood - mauve top tube (EDTA)
- Last Reviewed:
- 08 December 2021
NORTH ZONE HOSPITALS
