A Pathologist or Pathology House Officer is available at all times for consultation and to approve special component requests. The Main Laboratory, located in Room 2F225 University Hospital, is open 24 hours a day. Information concerning component availability, specimens, and general information may be obtained by calling 6-6888. Therapeutic procedures and autologous donations are scheduled by appointment and can be made by calling 6-6900 during service hours. Emergency services are available and must be arranged through the Medical Staff of the laboratory.
Emergency services are available.
Inquiries concerning special testing can be directed to the Reference Laboratory, 6-6870. Autologous and Directed Donor Units Patients who meet minimum health requirements may arrange for use of autologous blood whenever a procedure or treatment is likely to require blood transfusion. Donation requirements are less stringent than for other blood donors. Additional information is provided in chapter 4 and chapter 8 of this booklet. Some patients request that family and friends donate for them.