Stem cells will be harvested by the Dialysis unit. Transfusion Service will process, freeze and store the units. Contact the Transfusion Service before scheduling this procedure.
Samples to be collected:
First day of collection: Two 6 mL Red Top Tubes (RTT)-sent for Infectious Disease Testing (IDT)
Three 3 mL EDTA Lavender Top Tubes (LTT)-2 LTT are sent for IDT
One 3 mL LTT is kept in Transfusion Service department
Each day after initial collection: One 3 mL Lavender Top Tube (LTT)
If the collection process stops and is restarted >1 month from original IDT testing then recollect:
Two 6 mL Red Top Tubes (RTT)-sent for Infectious Disease Testing (IDT)
Three 3 mL EDTA Lavender Top Tubes (LTT)-2 LTT are sent for IDT, one 3 mL LTT is kept in Transfusion Service department