Transfusion
Transfusion Competency – Full Program
The aim of this program is to assess blood grouping, antibody screen, antibody identification, crossmatching, DAT, Rh and K antigens and weak D testing. Participants can select which tests they would like to enrol.
Catalogue Number
19160102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
6Cases/samples per survey
3Sample Type
EDTA whole blood and red cellsSample volume
4mL and 2mLSchedule
February, April, June, August, October, NovemberStorage 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.Product details last updated on July 31, 2020
Transfusion Competency – Phenotyping (Rh / K antigens only) Module (Overseas participants only)
The aim of this program is to assess Rh/K antigens
Catalogue Number
19140102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
6Cases/samples per survey
3Sample Type
EDTA whole blood and red cellsSample volume
4mL and 2mLSchedule
February, April, June, August, October, NovemberMeasurand/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.Product details last updated on July 31, 2020
Transfusion Competency – Weak D testing Module (Overseas participants only)
The aim of this program is to assess weak D testing
Catalogue Number
19150102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
6Cases/samples per survey
3Sample Type
EDTA whole blood and red cellsSample volume
4mL and 2mLSchedule
February, April, June, August, October, NovemberMeasurand/Test
Weak D testingStorage 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.Product details last updated on July 31, 2020
