At the end of last year, testing for Beta-D-Glucan (BDG) was brought in-house. The median turnaround time using the new in-house assay is around two days, which facilitates a greater impact on antifungal stewardship when the result is negative.
Red Cell Immunohaematology
Category | Blood Transfusion |
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Reporting frequency | 5 Working Days |
Collection conditions
Discuss with laboratory
Additional information
Discuss with the laboratory
2 x 6ml EDTA unless stated otherwise
This test is performed at a referral laboratory
RCI Request Form 1A Required
The following tests are offered:
- Allo and Autoantibody investigations
- Autoimmune haemolytic anaemia
- Haemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN)
- Haemolytic transfusion reactions
- IgA deficiency
Limited shelf life
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