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HelpTest Code HOLD Hold Specimen for Blood Bank, Blood
Methodology
No testing is performed, but specimen is available for add on Blood Bank testing or blood products for 3 days. Only a draw fee is charged if testing is not activated.Performing Laboratory
Sky Lakes Medical Center-Blood BankSpecimen Requirements
This test is for possible transfusion candidates. Patient will be drawn and armbanded for Blood Bank, but no testing will be performed.
Specimen must be drawn and armbanded at hospital or CTC drawsite, and delivered to Blood Bank as soon as possible.
Specimen Type: Blood
Container/Tube: Pink top (K2 EDTA)
Specimen Volume: Full tube
Collection Instructions:
1. Invert several times to mix blood.
2. Hand label specimen in ink with patient’s full name (first, last, and middle initial), medical record number or date of birth, date and time of draw, and initials of collector.
3. Avoid grossly hemolyzed specimen.
4. Serum gel tube is not acceptable.
Additional Information:
1. No tests or charges are associated with this order.
2. “Hold” allows a doctor to evaluate hematology results drawn at same time before ordering Blood Bank testing or products for transfusion. This saves the patient a return visit and second venipuncture.
3. Doctor must “add on” an order, with laboratory, for appropriate Blood Bank testing and product(s), if desired.