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Post-Transfusion Reactions - MC+S
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General
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Clinical Use:
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Testing is performed on blood products used for transfusion to exclude microbial contamination. |
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Availability:
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Samples are tested routinely during the testing laboratory's hours of operation. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| Blood Bag Contamination Testing - MC+S, |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled.
Sample must reach laboratory within 24 hours of collection. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Not Applicable
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Miscellaneous (MISC), |
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Sample Type:
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Transfusion Bag |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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Collection Instructions:
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Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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N/A |
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Stability:
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24 hours chilled |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Contact Phone
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| Microbial Contamination Testing Laboratory |
Microbiology |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4372 |
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Last Updated : 03-10-2020 07:35 |