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Neonatal Group and Direct Antiglobulin Test
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General
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Clinical Use:
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For neonates <4 months old: Assisting in the investigation, diagnosis and management of HDN, and identifying RhD Negative mothers of RhD Positive babies who may require prophylactic RhD Immunoglobulin.
Neonates requiring testing for the transfusion of blood and blood products (see Group and Screen). |
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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:
| Group - Neonatal, Group and DAT - Neonatal, Group and Direct Antiglobulin Test - Neonatal, Group and Hold - Neonatal, Group and Save - Neonatal, Neonatal Group, Neonatal Group and DAT, Neonatal Group and Hold, Neonatal Group and Save, |
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Code:
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NEO |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample ambient. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Refer to report or laboratory
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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EDTA (PINK), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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0.5mL |
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Collection Instructions:
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Neonate undergoing a booked procedure / surgery refer to Group and Screen for ordering and collection instructions. |
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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Stability:
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample ambient. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Transfusion |
Haematology |
King Edward Memorial Hospital |
6458 2748 |
| Transfusion |
Haematology |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4018 |
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Last Updated : 23-06-2022 14:00 |