Cross-match (Abbreviated and Full crossmatch)

Department

NZBS Christchurch

Specimen Type

• Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Cross Match (Pink Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

6.0

Additional Specimen Information

Hand labelled sample with details from patient wrist band, signed sample and declaration on NZBS request form.

Refer to Blood Bank Sample Collection Manual for sample labelling and specific test information

Aliquot Instructions

Contact Canterbury Health Laboratories on +64 3 364 0484 or email LabInfo@cdhb.health.nz

This test is performed by New Zealand Blood Service, Blood Bank Christchurch Hospital. Ph: 03 364 0310 Fax: 03 364 0159.