IBTS DIAG GDE 0001 - Irish Blood Transfusion Service

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IBTS/DIAG/GDE/0001 Ver. 2 Page 23 of 41Test profile/serviceMolecularassay forFetal (Rh/K)typing fromMaternalblood 1Molecularassay –Redblood cellgenotyping 1CentreNBCMRTCTo betestedat theIBGRLNBCMRTCTo betestedby theIBGRLSpecimentype(freshvenousspecimen)EDTA(WB)EDTA(WB)Specimenvolume16mlMaternal3mlPartner3.5mlService details andrequirementsTo be referred fortesting to IBGRL.Specimens need to bedelivered to the IBTSlaboratory immediatelypost collection (Mon-Thurs) for processingwithin 48 hrs ofcollection.This service shouldonly be used forpregnancies which haveprogressed to at least16-20 weeks gestation.To be referred fortesting to IBGRL.Specimen should be asfresh as possible.Turnaround time testResults are generallyavailable from theIBGRL within 7 - 14working days ofspecimen receipt(travel timeincluded). Repeattesting will incur anextension to theturnaround time andpossibly may requirerepeat samplingResults are generallyavailable from theIBGRL within 7 - 14working days ofspecimen receipt(travel time includedand longerdepending oncomplexity).Repeat testing willincur an extension tothe turnaround timeand possibly mayrequire repeatsamplingNote: 1 Denotes a test referred to an external laboratory (please note such referrals attracttesting and transportation charges): Additional time will be incurred where specimens arereferred externally. In such cases the scientific staff at the IBTS will inform the requestor.
IBTS/DIAG/GDE/0001 Ver. 2 Page 24 of 41Test profile / service Centre Specimentype(freshVenousspecimen)Phenotyped Blood *(In stock)Phenotyped blood:multiple antigen -negative units *(In stock)Phenotyped blood:High incidenceantigen - negativeunits.*Phenotyped blood:requiringimportation ofsuitable units 1T Cell antigenactivation(ROUTINE)T Cell antigenactivation(EMERGENCY)NBCMRTCNBCMRTCNBCMRTCNBCMRTCMRTCMRTCSpecimenvolumeService details andrequirementsN/A None If screening required, timewill be dependant on thecomplexity of screeningrequiredN/A None If screening required, timewill be dependant on thecomplexity of screeningrequiredN/A None Depending on thecomplexity of thescreening required,compatible units may needto be sourced from theother IBTS centre and ifnot successful, approval tobe sought from the medicalconsultant / medicalregistrar to call up donors.N/A None If high incidence antigennegative red cells required,discussion with MedicalConsultant / Medicalregistrar may be requiredto call up donors or toobtain suitable units fromthe International BloodBank Rare Donorprogramme where themaximum notice will berequired.The IBTS will also requireadequate notificationEDTA(WB)EDTA(WB)2.7 ml Contact MRTC LaboratoryNext scheduled Batch2.7 ml Contact MRTC Laboratoryin advance.Turnaroundtime test10-20 mins toprepare order.10-20 mins toprepare order.Timescaledependent onavailability ofblood andurgency ofrequest, e.g.out- of -hourstesting requireon -callservicesProcurementof productdependent ontheavailability ofthe blood. Aminimum of48 hrsrequired toimport theblood.2 - 3 workingdaysASAP within2 hrs ofreceipt ofspecimenNote: 1 Denotes a test referred to an external laboratory (please note such referrals attracttesting and transportation charges): Additional time will be incurred where specimens arereferred externally. In such cases the Scientific Staff at the IBTS will inform the requestor.* Indicates tests available out of hours for clinically urgent orders
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