The Blood Bank is staffed at all times. A Pathology Resident is on call at all times. An Attending Pathologist is on call at all times.
Specimens are available for crossmatch for three days after collection.
The Blood Bank maintains strict standards for specimen collection to ensure safe blood transfusion. Specimens will be rejected if they are not properly labeled. Please call the Blood Bank with any questions you may have about labeling specimens. Direct Antiglobulin Test Test Results Test results are generally charted within 24 hours. Call the blood bank if results are not in the chart.