Transfusion Reaction Specimens (Microbiology)
Blood Bag
Blood Cultures and a Post Transfusion Urine sample should also be collected from the patient and sent to Microbiology for culture and urinary haemoglobin screening.
Remains of the unit being transfused.Depends on the type and severity of the reaction. Clinical staff will send specimens as appropriate.
Microbiology
Mon - Sun, 24hrs
Gram stain 1 hr
Gram stain & Bactec Continuous monitoring System
Processing available urgently as call out via Clinician request 2400-0800 hrs