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Red Cell Immunohaematology

Category Blood Transfusion
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

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March 12, 2024

Beta D Glucan (BDG) testing brought in-house

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.

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February 28, 2024

New Abbott Alinity system installed at Epsom Hospital

At the end of last year, a new Abbott Alinity GLP automation system was installed in the laboratory at Epsom Hospital, replacing the existing aging equipment.

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February 7, 2024

Pathology Service Update: Results for renin, aldosterone, androstenedione, 17-hydroxyprogesterone, DHEAS and testosterone confirmation now going out at usual

The delay in reporting results for renin, aldosterone, androstenedione, 17-hydroxyprogesterone, DHEAS and testosterone confirmation reported in January has been resolved and results are now going out as usual.

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January 29, 2024

Salmonella detection to be by PCR only from 1 February 2024

From 1 February 2024, Salmonella detection in faeces will be by PCR only and culture will no longer be routinely performed.

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