Crossmatch

Testing Laboratories

Department

Blood Bank

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

N/A

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0000

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

7 days

Synonyms

NA

Turnaround Time

1 day

Specimen Type

• Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Cross Match (Pink Cap)

Acceptable

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

6

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

0.5

Pre-testing Requirements

Use the NZBS request form 111F159 only.
Give FULL identification - Sample must contain 3 types of identification. These are:
1. Patient's full name (surname and first names)
2. Patient's date of birth
3. Patient's NHI number
Sample must be signed and details must be hand written on the tube - no sticky labels.

Include number and date of any previous transfusions or pregnancies and any antibodies present.

Indicate justification for transfusion when blood and/or blood products are required.
If the patient has a continuing requirement for cellular products, a fresh sample should be sent after three days.

For babies under 4 months of age, phone Blood Bank
For patients with no antibody detected or on file, blood will be issued on request.

Contact Information