[LAB] Overview of Blood Bank Lab

Question 1

Collection, storage, processing, and distribution of human blood and blood products for transfusion.

Answer 1

Blood bank laboratory

Question 2

A machine that collects blood and only desired components is collected and separated through
centrifugation.

Answer 2

Apheresis

Question 3

• Removes plasma part of the blood product
• For patient deficient in IgA
• Thawing glycerolized RBCs

Answer 3

Automated cell washers

Question 4

Produce sterile welds between two pieces of compatible tubing.

Answer 4

Sterile connecting devices

Question 5

• Gamma radiation
• Renders donor lymphocytes nonfunctional
• Prevents GVHD (graft vs. host disease)

Answer 5

Irradiation

Question 6

Storage of RBC and whole blood.

Answer 6

Refrigerator temperature (1-6℃)

Question 7

Storage of FFP and cryoprecipitate.

Answer 7

Freezer (≤ -18℃)

Question 8

Storage of frozen RBCs.

Answer 8

-65℃

Question 9

Storage of platelet.

Answer 9

Room temperature with constant gentle agitation

Question 10

Temperature-monitored storage areas for tissue and blood.

Answer 10

Tissue banks

Question 11

True or False.

There is no need for retesting blood components from other sources except ABO.

Answer 11

True

Question 12

True or False.

Blood bank patient identification bracelet is the same as a hospital identification bracelet.

Answer 12

False.

(Blood bank patient identification bracelet is different from hospital identification bracelet)

Question 13

Enumerate routine tests done to ensure the compatibility of blood.

Answer 13

• Type and screen
• Type and crossmatch
• Prenatal evaluation
• Postpartum evaluation
• Cord blood studies

Question 14

What part of the laboratory involves patient care, testing patient samples, and issuing blood products?

Answer 14

Main laboratory

Question 15

What section of the laboratory involves problem-solving any discrepancies?

Answer 15

Reference laboratory