Group and Screen (Pre-Transfusion)

Department

NZBS Christchurch

Synonyms

Abbreviated cross-match

Specimen Type

• Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Cross Match (Pink Cap)
• please_refer_to_additional_requiremets

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 now performed by New Zealand Blood Service, Blood Bank Christchurch Hospital. Phone 03 364 0314, Fax 03 364 0159.