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Transfusion Related Acute Lung Injury Investigation

Alternative Names/Synonyms	TRALI
Laboratory	Core Laboratory & Transfusion Medicine
Sub-section	Transfusion Medicine
Specimen Type	Blood
Test Code	TRALI

Ordering Instructions, Requisition

https://professionaleducation.blood.ca/sites/default/files/trali_patient_data_form_2020-11-12_1.pdf

Clinical Significance

Determine transfusion related acute lung injury investigation

Specimen Requirements (Sample Type)

Please see referral lab website for further information
Canadian Blood Services Website

Specimen Requirements (Volume (mL))

3 x 5 - 7 mL EDTA Lavender (full tubes) mixed thoroughly by gentle agitation
and
1 x 10 mL SST serum tube inverted 5-10 times to activate clotting

Collection Containers – Tube Types

Specimen Requirements (Tube Type)

n/a

Collection Requirements

Blood Collection Instructions

Instrument, Methodology

Referred Out

Test Availability

24 hours / 7 days

Referral Laboratory

Referred to Canadian Blood Services

STAT Turnaround Time

Variable

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