Transfusion Reaction Workup

Orderable EAP code:

LAB100052

Billable EAP Codes:

80001648 x 1
80001606 x 1
80001622 x 1

CPT Codes:

86900 x 1
86901 x 1
86880 x 1

Lab Section:

Transfusion Services

Turnaround Time:

Routine: N/A
Urgent: 1 hour

Test Schedule:

Available 24 hours a day.

Specimen Requirements:

6.0 mL blood in a LAVENDER top tube. Specimen stability: up to 24 hours at room temperature.
See link for instructions for identification and labeling of Transfusion Service specimens. 
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Pediatric Specimen Requirements:

Less than 4 months old: 1 to 2 mL blood in a LAVENDER top tube.
4 months to 3 years: 3 mL blood in a LAVENDER top tube.
Specimen stability: up to 24 hours at room temperature.

Comments:

Following a suspected transfusion reaction, order a Transfusion Reaction workup, collect the post reaction sample, complete the form reporting the systems. If documenting the administration in EPIC, send the specimen and paperwork with the blood unit and all attached tubing and fluids to Transfusion Service.

NOTE: No additional blood products should be administered until the investigation is complete except for mild itching or hives controlled by antihistamine treatment.