Assay

Crossmatch (For adults and neonates >4 months old)

Key Words

Crossmatch, XM

Specimen Collection

If a valid Group and Save is in the laboratory, then no sample required. If not, then sample requirement is as per Adult Group and Save or Paediatric/neonatal Group and Save.

Turnaround time

Dependent on urgency of blood and whether electronic issue is suitable. Please discuss with laboratory.

Test indications

If transfusion of blood is required.

Interferences

Red cell antibodies can prevent blood from being crossmatched in a timely manner.

Reference Range

N/A

Minimum retesting interval

N/A