Specimen Requirements

ABRH “ABO Group and Rh Type” is required if not on file in blood bank.

Draw blood in a 6-mL pink-top (EDTA) tube(s). For pediatric specimen, draw a 2-mL lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s). (When an EDTA tube cannot be collected, collect 3 full EDTA [pink- or lavender-top] MICROTAINERS®.) (Hemolyzed or improperly labeled specimen is not acceptable.)

Note:  Label specimen with patient’s full name (first and last), date of birth, date and time of draw, phlebotomist’s initials, and medical record number (MR# not required, if not available for office/home collection).

Specimen stability:  7 days refrigerated at 2-8°C (for ABRH if not on file)
Minimum volume:    1.5 mL whole blood (more specimen may be requested if additional testing is required)
Specimen rejection criteria:  Hemolyzed or improperly labeled specimens will not be accepted.