ResourceClinical Diagnostics
Faster, Cheaper Donor Yield Using Donor Triage
15 Feb 2012This white paper explores the thesis that blood centres can benefit from donor triage at their mobile blood collection sites. Using Quotient ABO reagents and a simple slide technique, a donor centre could maximize inventory, reduce wastage and reduce the need for imported blood.
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Blood TransfusionBlood Transfusion involves giving donor blood to a recipient patient. Screening is essential to avoid transfusion reactions. Blood banks use immunohematological techniques to determine rh and ABO blood group, and screen for antibodies using specific antisera. Blood Banks use Direct Coombs Tests (DCT) and Indirect Coombs Tests (IAT) to detect hemolysis and Haemolytic Disease of the Newborn (HDN).Blood CollectionBlood Donation