Compatibility Testing

Question 1

1. Part of Pre-transfusion testing
2. Includes every serologic testing from Donor’s blood to Recipient’s blood.

Answer 1

Compatibility Testing

Question 2

Steps in compatibility testing

Answer 2

1. Identification of Donor and Recipient and collection of appropriate
2. Testing of Donor’s Blood sample
3. Testing of Recipient’s blood sample and past blood bank records
4. Selection of appropriate Donor Units
5. Crossmatching
6. Re-identification of Patient before infusion of blood

Question 3

If the patient had tranfusion or pregnancy within 3 MONTHS or if the history is unavailable or uncertain, the sample must be obtained from the patient ______ of the scheduled transfusion

Answer 3

WITHIN 3 DAYS