Specimen Requirements

Serum and Whole blood are required for this test

Specimen Type: Whole blood- ABO/RH; Antibody Screen, CBC with Differential; HIV

Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)

Specimen Volume: Three  5 ml tubes

Collection Instructions:

1. Label tubes with patient's name (first and last), date of birth, date of draw, and phlebotomist's initials.

2. Send specimen in original tube.

3. Specimen cannot be frozen.

4. HIV- centrifuge and aliquot within 2 hours of collection for BD Vacutainer tubes. Label this tube appropriately (plasma).

Additional Information: Include history of transfusions, pregnancies, drug therapy, and any known antibodies.

Specimen Type: Serum:  Rubella, Hepatitis Bs Antigen (HBsAG), Syphilis AB Screen, Treponemal IgG/IgM

Container/Tube: Serum gel or plain red top

Specimen Volume: 2 ml