Rh C Phenotype

Clinical information

Diagnostic Utility:

This test is used to determine the presence or absence of the Rh C antigen in erythrocytes. It is part of the erythrocyte phenotype study. It is also useful in the study of irregular antibody specificity to demonstrate that in the presence of an anti-C specificity, the person who has developed the antibody is C negative.

Method:                                              

Hemagglutination.

Reference Range

Possible results: Negative, Positive.
In cases where the result is doubtful, due to a possible RHCE variant or previous transfusions, it is reported as such and the need for complementary studies to unequivocally categorise the RhC phenotype is indicated.

Diagnostic Algorithm:

Not applicable.

Turnaround Time:

1 day.

Specimen information

Sample: Whole blood
Tube: EDTA K3 10 ml tube
Minimum volume: 6 ml

Stability:

• At room temperature: 2 days
• In refrigeration: 2 days

Transport instructions: Preferably at room temperature

Reason for rejection: Highly hemolyzed sample

Administrative information

BST Code: 0501
Test Description: Rh C Phenotype
Synonyms: Rh C
Section: Immunohematology
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Profiles:

Test 0501 Rh C Phenotype is carried out within the following profiles:

References

AABB Technical Manual. 19th edition. Editat per MK Fung, AF Eder, SL Spitalnik, CM Westhoff: AABB 2017