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Y Scott

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PubMed2003

'Tag and label' system for checking and recording of blood transfusions.

Guidelines for checking and recording of blood transfusion mandate the use of a blood transfusion compatibility form. We have introduced and assessed a 'tag and label' system that does away with the compatibility form. A compatibility tag with a peel-off self-adhesive label is attached to the unit for transfusion. No compatibility form is issued to the site of the transfusion. The peel-off label is signed and fixed in patient notes at the time of transfusion. We have found the system easier to use and to be preferred by nursing staff administering transfusions. During 2 years, we have transfused over 100,000 blood components, including 70,000 units of red cells, and have not recognized any episode during which the wrong blood was transfused to a patient. Recording in the patient notes of units transfused has significantly improved compared with local and national figures in a previous survey. We conclude that it is possible to dispense with the compatibility form without compromising the safety of the transfusion process.

Blood Banks↗
PubMed1996

Comparison of plasma and serum for antibody detection using DiaMed microtubes.

Atypical antibody detection in DiaMed microtubes using a low-ionic-strength saline (LISS) indirect antiglobulin technique (IAT) was assessed using both serum and plasma. During the first period of the study all atypical antibodies originally detected in serum were also detected in EDTA plasma with comparable reaction strengths. Two of 73 antibodies were not detected in citrated plasma. During the second period of the study all routine antibody screens were performed in both serum and EDTA plasma. More clinically significant antibodies were detected in EDTA plasma than in serum. More false positives and non-specific antibodies were also detected in EDTA plasma. It is concluded that EDTA plasma is a suitable medium for antibody detection using LISS IAT in DiaMed gel microtubes.

Blood↗
PubMed1996

The incidence of anti-Wra and Wra antigen in blood donors and hospital patients.

A retrospective study of positive 37 degrees C indirect antiglobulin test (IAT) for compatibility following negative antibody screens in a hospital laboratory revealed an unexpectedly high incidence of Wra-incompatible units. Over the course of 1 month 1112 routine patients' samples containing no other atypical antibodies were tested for the presence of anti-Wra. Anti-Wra was found in 88 patients, an incidence of 7.9%. Testing of 5098 healthy blood donor samples found 54 donors positive for anti-Wra, an incidence of 1.06%. A survey of 5253 healthy blood donor samples for Wra antigen found only two Wra-positive samples, suggesting an incidence between 1 in 1000 and < 1 in 10,000. The significance of this finding is discussed in relation to the continuing use of an IAT compatibility test.

Antibodies↗
PubMed1995

Automated blood grouping by gel technology.

The ID-Sampler II, an automated liquid handling system, is designed specifically for use with current gel technology. It was found to be reliable, easy to use and fully alarmed, making it a 'walk-away' instrument. Over a three-month period samples for ABO/Rh(D) grouping, antibody screening and compatibility testing were tested in parallel with our routine microtitre plate and gel techniques. No ABO/Rh(D) errors occurred on the automated system and antibody screening results were comparable to our routine methods.

ABO Blood-Group System↗