Transfusion Reaction Investigation

Alternative Names/Synonyms	Investigation for transfusion associated dyspnea, hemolytic transfusion reactions, bacterial infection, anaphylaxis
Laboratory	Core Laboratory & Transfusion Medicine
Sub-section	Transfusion Medicine
Specimen Type	Blood
Test Code	TRXNB, TRXNR

Ordering Instructions, Requisition

MS 327 Blood Transfusion Product Request

Clinical Significance (If applicable)

Determines presence of hemolytic transfusion reactions and transfusion transmitted bacterial infections, IgA deficiency

Specimen Requirements (Sample Type)

Peripheral blood

Specimen Requirements (Volume (mL))

Pink top : 6 ml
Green top: 10 ml
Lavender top: 4 ml
Blue top: 2.7 ml

Specimen Requirements (Tube Type)

As needed:
1 Pink top K2EDTA (for Transfusion Medicine)
1 Green top (for Biochemistry)
1 EDTA Lavender top (for Hematology)
Collection Containers – Tube Types

Collection Requirements

Collect required tubes. Mix well at time of collection
Collection Instructions

Storage / Shipment Details

Send ASAP to Core Laboratory

Sample Stability

Stable for 21 days at 1-6 C

Cause for Rejection

Specimen Acceptability and Transport Guidance

Test Availability

24 hours / 7 days

STAT Turnaround Time

2 business days

Routine Turnaround Time

Variable

Laboratory Contact Information

Tel #: 416-586-4502
Fax #: 416-586-8504

Sample Processing / Delivery

Please deliver to the Core Laboratory, 11th Floor