| Test Name: Group and Hold | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternate Test Names | Group and Save | ||
| PLS Test Code | bgho | Laboratory | Haematology |
| Specimen | Blood | Analysis Performed On | Blood |
| Container | EDTA Tube 6ml | Container colour | Pink |
| Multiple specimens | |||
| Required Volume Adult (mL) | 6 | Req Vol Paediatric (mL) | 1 |
| Reference Ranges | |||
| Turnaround Time Routine | 4 Hours | Turnaround Time Urgent | 30 Minutes |
| Turnaround Other | |||
| Days test is performed | Daily | Transport | Room temperature |
| Special Requirements | Group & Hold and Crossmatch specimens can only be held for 3 (three) days. BUT if the patient is NOT pregnant or has not been transfused in the last 3 months the specimen can be kept for 1 (one) month. REQUEST FORM: Must contain the following information - The Date and Hospital where the transfusion/operation will take place. - If the operation/transfusion is more than 2 (two) days later check if the patient is pregnant or has been transufsed in the last 3 (three) months. - Request Form must be signed by both the Doctor and The Collector. SPECIMEN: Must be labled with the following information. - Patinet Surname, First Name and Date of Birth/UR Number. - Date and Time of collection. - Signature of Collector. | ||
| Patient Preparation | None | ||
| Collection Instructions | Venepuncture | ||
| Clinical Information | |||
| Sent to Reference Laboratory | No | ||
| Ref Laboratory Name | |||
| Estimated Patient Fee | N/A | ||
| Last Updated | 04-Aug-2008 (Version: 1.01) | ||