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General
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Clinical Use:
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Red cell antibody titration is used during pregnancy to monitor clinically significant alloantibodies with the potential to cause haemolytic disease of the fetus or newborn (HDFN).
For patients with anti-K, the partner's K and k phenotype should be determined and if K+ referral to a specialist is recommended at any titre.
Red cell antibody titration may be used prior to stem cell or solid organ transplantation for patients or donors with red cell specific antibodies.
If Blood group Anti-A or Anti-B antibody titre is requested - use test TAB. |
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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:
| Antibody Titre, Red Cell Antibody Titre, |
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Code:
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TITRE |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled.
Deliver sample to laboratory as soon as possible. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Refer to report or laboraotry
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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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5mL |
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Collection Instructions:
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All samples for TITRE should be accompanied with a second sample for GAS (Group and Screen). |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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EDTA (LAV9) |
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Processing Instructions:
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If only 1 x PINK is received, please DO NOT cancel test. Forward sample to TM for testing. |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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Stability:
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48 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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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Transfusion |
Haematology |
Fiona Stanley Hospital |
6152 8005 |
| Transfusion |
Haematology |
King Edward Memorial Hospital |
6458 2748 |
| Transfusion |
Haematology |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4018 |
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Last Updated : 15-12-2023 09:05 |