Extended RBC phenotype

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Assay

Extended RBC phenotype

Key Words

ABO, Rh, RhD, D, C, E, Kell, K, antigen, group

Specimen Collection

7.5ml EDTA (Red lid). This test will be requested by the Blood Transfusion laboratory if it is required.

Turnaround time

This test is referred to another centre for analysis:
Red Cell Immunohaematology
NHSBT Colindale
Charcot Road
Colindale
London
NW9 5BG

Test indications

If a patient is likely to require long-term blood support and therefore needs a record of their original phenotype held by the NHSBT.

Interferences

Contact referral laboratory for information

Reference Range

Contact referral laboratory for information

Minimum retesting interval

N/A