Compatibility Testing (Cross-matching) | KK Women's and Children's Hospital

Specimen Container

EDTA tube

Specimen Requirement

Specimen requirement:
Adult: 5 ml (Half tube)
Neonate/ Paeds: 1.5ml (Half tube) (Do not use 500ul paediatric microtube)

Disclaimer:
- Blood volume is calculated based on 60% PCV/HCT, hence if the patient has higher 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.
Additional Information:
This test must be ordered together with "Type & Screen" or "Paed ABO" test.

Orderable as Urgent?

Turn Around Time

45 - 90 minutes

Reference Value(s)

Testing Laboratory Location

KKH

Laboratory

Blood Bank

Contact Number

6394 1376

Day and Time Performed

Daily, 24 hrs