Hematology: Crossmatching Flashcards
1
Q
Definition of crossmatching
A
Used to determine compatibility for blood transfusions
2
Q
What are the two kinds of crossmatching?
A
Major
Minor
3
Q
What indicates incompatibility for a blood transfusion?
A
agglutination (RBC clumping)
4
Q
How do you blood type a cat?
A
can use cards similar to humans
5
Q
How many blood types do cats have?
A
3
6
Q
How many blood types do dogs have?
A
11