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Test Code LAB4529 CULTURE, TRANSFUSION RX

Important Note

Class I Transfusion reaction. This level of reaction does not require a blood draw.  See instructions below or Transfusion Reaction Class II or III for further lab work up information.

Infectious

Specimen Type

Blood bank products

Method

Gram stain, culture

Reference Ranges

Growth

No growth

Specimen stability

Deliver to Microbiology immediately

Specimen collection

Bring blood or plasma to the Microbiology department immediately

Suggested Medical Therapy

1. Slow Transfusion.

2. Call Physician, and Lab Blood Bank (625-5820)

3. Give antihistamines per MD order. (Do not add Blood set.)

4. Resume Transfion at normal rate after 15 minutes if therapy is effective.

5. If no response to above, follow instruction for Class II Reaction.

6. Print from from AccessE. RN and Tech will fill out form.

7. No lab work necessary.