ABO Titre - Bone Marrow or Renal Transplant of ABO incompatible Patients
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Griener Vacutte K2EDTA 4 mls whole blood for adult tube (Purple top)
In regards to sample testing, whole blood samples stored at room temperature are valid for 48 hours.
A Group and save must also be requested for ABO Titre and is performed using the same sample.
Samples for Transfusion testing must include the following minimum details:
All details must be legibly handwritten on the blood tube.
Surname (in full)
Forename (in full)
GSTT Hospital Number*
Date of Birth
Date and time of sample
Sex
Signature of the person taking the sample
*Most samples from GP surgeries may be accepted without a hospital number. However samples for transfusion testing on antenatal patients must always have a GSTT hospital number.
St Thomas' Hospital
North Wing, 5th Floor
St Thomas' Hospital
Westminster Bridge Road
London SE1 7EH
Blood Transfusion Laboratory
Guy's Hospital
Southwark Wing, 4th Floor
Great Maze Pond
London SE1 9RT
Last updated: 13/08/2018