Solid phase testing uses microplates for testing verses gel cards. Solid phase testing occurs in one of the small 96 microwells of the plate. Antigens are bound to the bottom of the plate well with gelatin. Patient’s plasma or serum antibody may attach to the antigen after incubation. The incubated microplate is tested with AHG […]
The process of blood donation plays a crucial role in saving lives and is vital in medical treatments and manufacturing. Please contact your local donation center for more information. The two primary methods of blood donation, apheresis and phlebotomy, each have specific protocols and applications to get paid. Phlebotomy, the traditional method of blood donation,
Patient tested was new to the hospital. The sample received was tested for ABO RH using automated gel methodology. The patient typed RH negative using automated machine. Patient sample was tested again using manual tube method. The sample tested RH Positive using manual tube method. Patient history was evaluated. Patient had recently received to RH
Medical Technologist often find themselves questioning if the forward type results are mixed field. A mixed field result occurs when a different type of blood is transfused into the patient. Patients are often given non-type specific blood. The patient may be a AB patient that may receive A or B red cells. This occurs when
Rhogam is given to RH negative or D negative pregnant and post pregnant females Rhogam. The RH grouping consist of D, C, c, E, e. antigen typing determines if patient is RH positive or negative. Rh positive patients who are “weak D positive” may receive Rhogam. Reduced expression of D antigen occurs in an estimated
When a blood bank is considering purchasing a dry bath incubator with heat block, they must carefully evaluate the work flow and available space in the laboratory. Dry bath incubators are generally the preferred choice for blood banks. Incubators generally have option of 20 to 80 wells. Dry bath Incubators usually are small enough to
Reverse blood typing discrepancies of patients is often due to various problems. Often I see medical technologist assume that the patients has an cold auto such anti A1 for A patients or anti M. This assumption is usually wrong. The problem for most reverse typing discrepancies is usually rouleaux or not pre-warming. *Some facilities SOP’s
I recently was performing a second ABO/RH confirmation on a donor that turned out to be a different blood type from solid phase results. I thought I should write about this because this is the first time no questions marks have came up in the results field. The donor typed O positive on the machine.
Daratumumab is an investigational human CD38 monoclonal antibody used to treat patients with Multiple Myeloma. When initially testing my patient I thought the patient only had Rouleaux due to the multiple myeloma. I used the saline replacement technique which cleared up the patients 3 cell screen in immediate spin and 15 minutes using LISS. The
CAP (College of American Pathologists) has recently implemented a new regulation stating that all blood products that are returned must have their temperature taken. This updated requirement has eliminated the previous 30-minute rule, which aimed to assess the viability of the blood products. While ensuring the safety and quality of blood products is of utmost
Different types of products are used in medical labs and those are not available under a single roof. With Blood Bank Depot, things get much easier since you get all types of lab instruments and products right here.
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