Transfusion associated graft versus host disease (STR testing)

• Requires Consultant Haematologist approval
• Performed at NHSBT, Filton, Bristol
• Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics Diagnostic Laboratory. Form 3A is required to request this test (forms available from Transfusion laboratory or downloaded below)

H&I Request Form (3A) - Platelet Refractoriness / Transfusion Reactions

Sample Requirements

The sample requirements must be discussed with a H&I Consultant at NHSBT, Filton, Bristol

Required Information

NHSBT state that following points of identification MUST be on request form and sample tubes:

1. Forename
2. Surname
3. Date of birth
4. Hospital / NHS number

The sample tube(s) must be signed and dated by the person taking the blood.

The sample tube must be in date

NHSBT may decline to test inadequately labelled samples. Unlabelled, incorrectly, altered or inadequately labelled samples will not be accepted.

The following factors are known to significantly affect the performance of the examination or the interpretation of the results: lipaemia, sample clotted (if EDTA), haemolysed. Any sample displaying these factors cannot be processed and will be rejected

Turnaround times

Seven working days