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HelpTest Code TXRX Transfusion Reaction Workup
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Investigation of a transfusion reaction.
Synonyms/Keywords
TRANSFUSION REACTION
TxRx
Specimen Requirements
Note: Fasting is not required
| Specimen Type | Preferred Container/Tube | Acceptable Container/Tube | Specimen Volume | Specimen Minimum Volume (allows for 1 repeat) |
Pediatric |
Neonate < 4 months MinimumVolume (no repeat) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole blood | 6 mL EDTA Pink Top Tube (PTT) |
One 3 mL EDTA Lavender Top Tube (LTT) | 3 mL | 2.5 mL | One 3 mL EDTA Lavender Top Tube (LTT) |
Two 0.5 mL microcollection tubes |
Collection/Processing Instructions
A sample must be collected immediately after transfusion reaction is reported to Transfusion Service department.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Whole blood | Refrigerate | STAT collection |
Test Components
ABO/RH, DAT
Test Information
Notify the Transfusion Service IMMEDIATELY after a transfusion reaction or suspected transfusion reaction occurs. Transfusion Service personnel will perform the required laboratory tests.
Nurse is required to complete the Investigation of Reported Transfusion in Cerner Bridge and on Blood Product Administration Record form #25200944.
Reference Range Information
| Performing Location | Reference Range |
|---|---|
| MMC - Marshfield | No reference ranges are available |
| MMC - Eau Claire | No reference ranges are available |
| MMC - Rice Lake | No reference ranges are available |
| MMC - Ladysmith | No reference ranges are available |
| MMC - Neillsville | No reference ranges are available |
| MMC - Minocqua | No reference ranges are available |
| MMC - Weston | No reference ranges are available |
| MMC - Park Falls | No reference ranges are available |
| MMC - Beaver Dam | No reference ranges are available |
Marshfield Labs Performing Department
Marshfield Labs Transfusion Services
Performing Information
| Performing Location | Day(s) Test Performed |
Analytical Time (Once specimen and implicated blood product arrive in lab) |
Methodology/Instrumentation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MMC - Marshfield | Monday through Sunday | *Typically Less than 2 hours | Serological/Clerical |
| MMC - Eau Claire | Monday through Sunday | *Typically Less than 2 hours | Serological/Clerical |
| MMC - Rice Lake | Monday through Sunday | *Typically Less than 2 hours | Serological/Clerical |
| MMC - Ladysmith | Monday through Sunday | *Typically Less than 2 hours | Serological/Clerical |
| MMC - Neillsville | Monday through Sunday | *Typically Less than 2 hours | Serological/Clerical |
| MMC - Minocqua | Monday through Sunday | *Typically Less than 2 hours | Serological/Clerical |
| MMC - Weston | Monday through Sunday | *Typically Less than 2 hours | Serological/Clerical |
| MMC - Park Falls | Monday through Sunday | *Typically Less than 2 hours | Serological/Clerical |
| MMC - Beaver Dam | Monday through Sunday | *Typically Less than 2 hours | Serological/Clerical |
| *Analytical Time determined by severity of transfusion reaction and implicated blood products, may take up to 24 hours. | |||
CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86880 |
Outreach CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86880 |