Description
crossmatch (including blood group and antibody screen)
Additional information
Blood Transfusion samples must be labelled using BloodTrack generated label or handwritten and signed by the person who identified and bled the patient. Please state the volume of blood required in millilitres, the time and date when blood is required and the specific reason for transfusion. Inform the laboratory of any transfusion special requirements and send a special requirements form to the Blood Transfusion Laboratory.
Sending address
Department of Haematology
Camelia Botnar Laboratories
Great Ormond Street Hospital
Great Ormond Street
WC1N 3JH
Laboratory service
Haematology
Sample requirements
2ml venous blood, EDTA (Blood Transfusion bottle only)
Turnaround time
Up to 24 hours
Cost
Upon request
Call in advance?
Patient with special transfusion requirements must have a Blood Transfusion special requirements form completed and a copy faxed to the Blood Transfusion Laboratory.