Antibody Identification

ICE Code	Not applicable
Sample Type & Volume	1 x 6 ml EDTA
Collection Requirements	Store between 2 – 8°C
Sample Labelling Criteria	Samples and forms must be clearly labelled with three or more identical points of identification using a ballpoint(permanent) ink pen 1 Hospital number 2 Patient surname and forename (one identifier) 3 Date of birth Samples MUST be hand written, dated, timed and signed by the person taking them. Sticky labels are not permitted on samples. Request form must be signed dated and timed by person taking the sample and MUST match sample NOTE: Samples received broken/leaking, inadequately labelled, aged, clotted, haemolysed or otherwise unsuitable for testing will not be processed; an appropriate comment will be entered onto the computer system. If the requested tests are urgent, laboratory staff will attempt to notify the ward/clinician
Reference Range	N/A
Turnaround Times	Turnaround time to be determined on a case by case basis
Referral (name of Referral lab)	N/A