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Lab Dept:
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Transfusion Services
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Test Name:
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TRANSFUSE (LESS THAN 4 MONTHS)
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General Information
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Lab Order Codes:
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UXM
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Synonyms:
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Newborn Crossmatch
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CPT Codes:
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Refer to Red Blood Cells, Leukocyte Reduced.
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Test Includes:
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Preparation of Red Blood Cells for transfusion.
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Logistics
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Test Indications:
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Transfusion of Red Blood Cells in infants <4 months of age. Refer to Guidelines for Transfusion for indication for Leukocyte Reduced Red Blood cells.
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Lab Testing Sections:
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Transfusion Service
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Phone Numbers:
Minneapolis:
Saint Paul:
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612-813-6824
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651-220-6558
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Test Availability:
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Daily, 24 hours
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Turnaround Time:
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30 minutes
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Special Instructions:
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Indicate transfusion volume in amount requested. Required order details include: number of units (or mL’s), special requests, time and date needed and transfusion indicator. See Guidelines for the Transfusion of Blood Components.
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Specimen
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Specimen Type:
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None required if pretransfusion testing has been done on current admission.
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Container:
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N/A
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Draw Volume:
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N/A
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Processed Volume:
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N/A
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Collection:
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N/A
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Special Processing:
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N/A
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Patient Preparation:
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N/A
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Sample Rejection:
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N/A
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Interpretive
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Reference Range:
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N/A
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Critical Values:
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N/A
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Limitations:
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Transfusion and tubing volumes ≤60 mL will be issued in pre-filtered syringes.
Volumes >60 mL will be issued as partial or complete units and will require filtration at bedside.
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Methodology:
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N/A
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Contraindications:
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Inappropriate order for patients >4 months old. A serologic crossmatch is required for all patients over 4 months of age.
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References:
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Silva, M, Standards for Blood Banks and Transfusion Services, Current Edition, Bethesda, MD: AABB
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Technical Manual, Current Edition, Bethesda MD: AABB
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