[Labeling neonatal specimens]

We don't care if the patient info is written or computer generated as long as all the required information is on the label. But, one thing we require, instead of the Blood Bank ID label number is the baby's ankle bracelet number. We felt the BB ID bracelet was way too big for a neonate and we preferred the number be on the baby.

[Blood bank testing for OB admit patients]

We only do prenatal screening on admission when they have not had prenatal care. It should be performed early on in the pregnancy.

[Requiring two ABO's on pretransfusion patients]

Many years ago, the hospital where I trained required the blood bank tech to take the blood to the patient's room to meet the nurse. At that time, she would do a finger puncture and do a slide aniti-A and anti-B. It worked very well.

lulabelle

[Pray for ME]

Good luck!