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CROSSMATCH RED CELLS
MessageThis test should be ordered when the patient has a current type and screen or type and cross in the Blood Bank, and needs additional units of blood crossmatched.
Test Code
LAB281
Instructions
Please see Transfusion Practice Policy for more information.
Ordered/Received in Sunquest by Blood Bank only.
Ordered/Received in Sunquest by Blood Bank only.
Methodology
Hemogglutination/Hemolysis and/or Electronic Crossmatch
Setup Schedule
Sunday-Saturday
Clinical Significance
Crossmatching is performed to confirm the ABO compatibility of the patient with donor blood. This may involve a serologic crossmatch in
which the donor red cells are mixed the patient's plasma. Electronic crossmatching is performed for patients who meet specific criteria for a
computer crossmatch.
which the donor red cells are mixed the patient's plasma. Electronic crossmatching is performed for patients who meet specific criteria for a
computer crossmatch.
Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.
