Type and screen

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Test/Range/Collection

Type and screen (T/S), serum and red cells

Red or lavender/pink

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Specimen label must be signed by the person drawing the blood.

A second “check” specimen is needed at some hospitals.

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Test/Range/Collection

Type and screen (T/S), serum and red cells

Red or lavender/pink

$$

Specimen label must be signed by the person drawing the blood.

A second “check” specimen is needed at some hospitals.

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