BLOOD BANKING

Blood types: A, B, AB, 0, positive and negative

The structure of red blood cells determines the blood type. The most important blood group properties for blood transfusions are the AB0 and Rhes…

Collection of Blood collection of blood samples Samples Specimen Collection collection Provide medical analysis laboratories usually instructi…

Sampling Specimen Collection Provides laboratory medical tests are usually instructions (programs), especially from the need to be applied to cre…

Another type of blood donation is autologous donation. This refers to transfusions in which the blood donor and the transfusion recipient are the s…

Blood donors are volunteers who provide a greatly needed service. About 4 million patients receive blood transfusions each year, and approximately …

The direct Coombs' (antiglobulin) reaction is used to detect the presence of immunoglobulin or complement on the red-cell membrane and…

What is Apheresis? The process of apheresis involves removal of whole blood from a patient or donor. Within an instrument that is essentially design…

GVHD is a situation where transfused lymphocytes engraft and multiply in immunocompromised patients (e.g., bone marrow transplant patients). The n…

Hemolytic Reactions Hemolytic reactions occur when the recipient's serum contains antibodies directed against the corresponding antigen found…

Blood Compatibility Testing (Crossmatch) A "type" includes a "front type" and a "back type". The "front type"…

A "directed" donation occurs when the potential recipient of blood or blood products designates certain persons to donate specifically fo…

Transfusion Transmitted Diseases Hepatitis B Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is transmitted through parenteral and sexual exposure. The incubation time …

A number of laboratory tests must be completed before blood or blood products can be transfused: Determination of the blood type with a crossmatch. …

Blood Donation There is always a need for blood donors. Modern medical care, including surgery and medical treatment for many diseases, is not poss…

For first time pregnant. Sample is fresh blood or EDTA blood. Put 10 µ of RH reagent on a slide then put 10 µ of blood on it and mix well . …

Blood group test: Sample is fresh blood or EDTA blood(anticoagulant) Put 10 µ of anti A on one side of a slide and put 10 µ of anti B on the other…

Prospect the veins in the two arms and select the best clear vein to you. Attach the arm from the upper part by elastic ligament to help you in mo…