× Test Guide Collection Guides Guidelines News Contact Useful Links

Laboratory Test Reference Guide

Laboratory Information

Test Name

Transfusion Reaction Specimens (Microbiology)

Synonyms

Blood Bag

Specimen Collection

Specimen Collection and Transport Protocols

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.

Adult Specimen

Remains of the unit being transfused.Depends on the type and severity of the reaction. Clinical staff will send specimens as appropriate.

Test Information

Department

Microbiology

Test Availability

Mon - Sun, 24hrs

Laboratory Turnaround Time

Gram stain 1 hr

Method

Gram stain & Bactec Continuous monitoring System

Additional Information

Processing available urgently as call out via Clinician request 2400-0800 hrs