Chapter 8 Flashcards
Landsteiner was the first too
perform ABO testing
Ottenberg stressed the important of
crossmatch before transfusions
When are cold reactive antibodies significant?
Hypothermia
Dropping OR Temp
Alloantibodies that react at 37 degrees/AHG are capable of
causing decreased survival of transfused RBCs
Alloantibodies are formed by
exposure to foreign RBCs by previous transfusion and/or pregnancy
When are alloantibodies clinically significant?
When they cause HTR or HDNF
What is the purpose of AHG testing?
To detect RBCs sensitized by IgG alloantibodies, IgG autoantibodies, and/or complement
How does the AHG reagent work?
Any cells coated with antibody will be complexed with AHG, and clumps will form (macro or microscopically)
What are the two type of AHG tests
Direct Antiglobulin Test (DAT)
Indirect Antiglobulin Test (IAT)
Polyspecific AHG reagent contains
anti-IgG and and anti-C3d (complement)
Monospecific AHG reagent contains
EITHER
anti-IgG or
anti-C3d
This test detects in vivo sensitization of RBCs w/ IgG and/or complement (like a snapshot of what is happening in the body right now )
Direct Antiglobulin Test (DAT)
This test detects in vitro sensitization of RBCs (like a what if scenario)
Indirect Antiglobulin Test (IAT)
The DAT test is used for
HDN
HTR
AIHA
The IAT test is used for
Compatibility testing, antibody screen, antibody ID, RBC phenotyping
Coombs control check cells usually have avery potent anti-___.
anti-D
What are Coombs Control Cells used for?
To ensure that AHG was not accidently omitted or inactivated.
If CCC cells are negative the test is
invalid and must be repeated
What is a major crossmatch?
Testing a recipient serum against donor RBCs
What is a minor crossmatch?
Testing of the recipients RBCs against donor serum.
NO LONGER PERFORMED (per AABB standards)
What are the elements of Pre-transfusion testing?
ABO Forward Rh ABO Revese Antibody Screen Crossmatch
Gel technology require serum/plasma?
Plasma
Tube testing works better with serum/plasma?
Serum
What can be used to break up small clots from anticoagulated patients on heparin?
Thrombin or protamine sulfate
What must be included on the label of patient blood samples?
2 uniques identifiers Date of Collection Phlebotomists name/ID Legible Indelible Ink if handwritten
Which antibodies are known to cause hemolysis?
ABO P Lewis Kidd Vel
Lipemic blood samples may be
rejected
How long can a blood sample be pre-transfusion tested before the transfusion?
3 days if:
The patient has been transfused in the last 3 months
The patient has been pregnant in the last 3 months
The history is uncertain or unavailble
Blood samples should be stored after a transfusion
1-6 degrees C for a minimum of 7 days after transfusion along with segments
Reviewing previous records for previously detected antibodies helps in avoiding
amnestic response
possible delayed hemolytic sequellae