BLOOD BANK/IMMUNOHEMATOLOGY CAA TESTS AND PROCEDURES

Question 1

What is Blood Bank/Immunohematology in CAA?

Answer 1

blood for transfusion

Question 2

What are the examples of tests and procedures used in Blood Bank/Immunohematology?

Answer 2

1. Antibody (Ab) Screen
2. Direct Antihuman-globulin Test (DAT)
3. ABO and Rh Type
4. Type and Crossmatch
5. Compatibility Testing

Question 3

IDENTIFY: agglutination means presence of abnormal antibodies in the blood

Answer 3

Antibody (Ab) Screen

Question 4

IDENTIFY: determines transfusion incompatibility

Answer 4

Direct Antihuman-globulin Test (DAT)

Question 5

IDENTIFY: shows the ABO and Rh blood groups

Answer 5

ABO and Rh Type

Question 6

IDENTIFY: shows the blood group and screens for antibodies in the recipient’s blood

Answer 6

Type and Crossmatch

Question 7

IDENTIFY: detects antibodies and antigen in both recipient’s and donor’s blood

Answer 7

Compatibility Testing