Sample type: Whole Blood

Test name: ANTIBODY Investigation (red cells)

Condition / Indication: Determination of Blood grouping antibodies. Complex cases are sent to the regional centre for invesitagation (more samples may be requested)

Special precautions & notes: Discuss with the laboratory as required.

Reference range: n/a

Container: EDTA (Pink) 6.0 ml x 2

Ideal volume (mL): 6ml x 2

Referred outside NBT for analysis? In Complex cases

Discipline: Blood Transfusion

Turnaround time: Up to 72 hours