Pre-surgical Autologous Procedures (ABO Rh(D), antibody screening & compatibility testing before surgery)

Specimen Container	EDTA tube (Pink top), 6 mL
Specimen Requirement	Adult: 6 ml Paeds: 1.5ml (Do not use 500ul paediatric microtube) Disclaimer: - Blood volume is calculated based on 60% PCV/HCT, hence if the patient has lower PCV/HCT (< 60%), it may not be sufficient to run the test. - Please note that the volume of blood required for adult tube is different due to larger tube diameter.
Orderable as Urgent?	No
Turn Around Time	1 - 2 hrs
Reference Value(s)	-
Testing Laboratory Location	KKH
Laboratory	Blood Bank
Contact Number	6394 1376
Day and Time Performed	Daily, 24 hrs
Orderable on CPOE?	No

Change History Notes

05 Jun 2026 08:33 AM

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19 Jul 2024 02:00 PM

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17 Jan 2024 10:00 AM

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08 Nov 2021 12:00 AM

Updated Specimen Container and Specimen Requirement.

Last Updated - 05 Jun 2026