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HelpTest Code Red Blood Cells (RBC), Washed, Adult, Blood Red Blood Cells (RBC), Washed, Adult, Blood
Important Note
Call Blood Bank at 269-341-6444 to discuss reason for washed RBC
use to establish appropriate wash protocol (ie, remove potassium,
protein, reduce volume, or IgA-deficient patient).
Additional Codes
| Epic Order Code: | LAB282 |
| Sunquest Order Code: | PRRBC |
Specimen Required
| Patient Preparation: | A seperate specimen is not required as this order also requires a current ABO and Rh and antibody screen on file in Blood Bank. See blelow for type and screen specimen requirements. |
| Container Type: |
Optimal: Pink Top (EDTA) Acceptable: Lavender |
| Optimal Collection Volume: |
6.0mL Whole Blood |
| Collection Instructions: |
Collect specimen and gently invert several times to mix. Label the specimen, in the presence of the patient, with full name, date of birth and patient medical record number. |
| Processing Instructions: |
1. Collect sample in pink top container. 2. Label per policy in the presence of the patient. 3. Send whole blood sample to Blood Bank for testing. |
Useful For
The removal potassium and protein to prevent
anaphylactic reaction in IgA-deficient patients.
Profile Information
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| %CT | Blood Component | No | Yes |
| UORD | Units Ordered | No | Yes |
| RBCR | RBC Units Available | No | Yes |
Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 3 days | |
| Ambient | 1 day |
Rejection Due To
| Hemolysis | Mild OK; Moderate OK; Gross Reject |
| Lipemia | Mild OK; Moderate OK; Gross Reject |
| Icterus | Mild OK; Moderate OK; Gross Reject |
| Other | N/A |
Specimen Minimum Volume
Collecting minimum volumes can result in a need for sample recollection, and/or a delay in results. Minimum volumes are subjective and cannot account for all aspects of specimen and testing needs. Refer to the Specimen Required section for optimal volumes for laboratory specimens. Contact the Bronson Laboratory if complex collection exceptions occur that require more information.
| Minimum Volume: | 3.0mL whole blood |
| Neonate Volume: | 0.5mL whole blood |
Performing Laboratory
Bronson Laboratory, Blood Bank-Kalamazoo
Day(s) Performed
24/7
LOINC Code Information
14302-4
Sample Retention Time
Blood Bank specimens (other than Cord Blood) are retained in the Blood Bank for 30 days. Pretransfusion testing should be competed within 2 days of collection.