haematology users' handbook - University College London Hospitals
haematology users' handbook - University College London Hospitals
haematology users' handbook - University College London Hospitals
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Blood Transfusion (page 1 of 5)<br />
1 st Floor, 60 Whitfield St <strong>London</strong> W1T 4EU 0203 447 8522 / 8523 or x78522 / 78523 (Routine hours) Bleep 7060 out-of-hours<br />
MAJOR HAEMORRHAGE (see page 4 of this user manual)<br />
• Samples and form MUST carry full and correct patient identification, i.e. handwritten forename, surname, date of birth and hospital number - requests<br />
made without these details will not be accepted.<br />
• Forms must be signed by both the requesting medical officer and the phlebotomist. The phlebotomist must sign and date the sample. Please provide a<br />
bleep number for enquiries.<br />
• Please refer to the Trust Blood Component Transfusion Policy and Procedure available on the UCLH Intranet.<br />
Test<br />
Crossmatch<br />
Specimen<br />
type<br />
4.5ml/7ml<br />
EDTA<br />
Key Factors affecting<br />
tests<br />
Incorrectly labelled,<br />
Insufficient, clotted and<br />
haemolysed samples will<br />
be rejected.<br />
Notes<br />
Contact laboratory to check whether<br />
valid Group & Save available in<br />
laboratory before sending sample.<br />
> 2ml required for adults<br />
>1ml required for neonates (
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