Red Cell Phenotyping

Test Description
Determine phenotype of patient red cells.

Test Type
Immunohematology

Additional Test Name(s)
RBC phenotype
Red cell antigen typing

Sample Notes
1 whole blood EDTA (lavender or pink) tube
The patient should be free of transfusions three months prior to testing.
If the patient has been transfused within three months of the date of service, HEA Genotyping is highly recommended as donor red cells may interfere with serologic typing.

Requested Volume
5 mL

Shipping Information
Refrigerated

Method
Serologic, Tube

Turnaround Time
3 days

Accepts NY State Samples
W. Henrietta, Farmington, Philadelphia
We offer two ways to order this test.
If you have an account, you can place this order online using "CONNECT".
Or, contact the lab directly.
Immunohematology Reference Laboratory