Transfusion

Catalogue Number

19130102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

6

Cases/samples per survey

1

Sample Type

EDTA red cells

Sample volume

2mL

Schedule

February, March, June, August, October, November

Measurand/Test

DAT

Storage and Handling

Store samples at 2-8°C. RCPAQAP Transfusion samples must be tested within five (5) days of receipt because they are liable to haemolysis on prolonged storage. Some degree of haemolysis can be expected in the survey material, however based on historical records, there has been no negative effect in performance for participants reporting results on mild to moderately haemolysed survey samples. A haemolysis index diagram is provided.

Catalogue Number

19160102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

6

Sample Type

EDTA whole blood and red cells

Sample volume

4mL and 2mL

Schedule

February, March, June, August, October, November

Storage and Handling

Store samples at 2-8°C. RCPAQAP Transfusion samples must be tested within five (5) days of receipt because they are liable to haemolysis on prolonged storage. Some degree of haemolysis can be expected in the survey material, however based on historical records, there has been no negative effect in performance for participants reporting results on mild to moderately haemolysed survey samples. A haemolysis index diagram is provided.

Catalogue Number

19140102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

6

Cases/samples per survey

3

Sample Type

EDTA whole blood and red cells

Sample volume

4mL and 2mL

Schedule

February, March, June, August, October, November

Measurand/Test

Phenotyping (Rh/ K antigens only)

Storage and Handling

Store samples at 2-8°C. RCPAQAP Transfusion samples must be tested within five (5) days of receipt because they are liable to haemolysis on prolonged storage. Some degree of haemolysis can be expected in the survey material, however based on historical records, there has been no negative effect in performance for participants reporting results on mild to moderately haemolysed survey samples. A haemolysis index diagram is provided.