Blood Banking - Graft Versus Host Disease (GVHD)
GVHD is a situation where transfused lymphocytes engraft and multiply in immunocompromised patients (e.g., bone marrow transplant patients). The n…
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Blood Banking -Transfusion Reactions
Hemolytic Reactions Hemolytic reactions occur when the recipient's serum contains antibodies directed against the corresponding antigen found…
Blood Compatibility Testing (Crossmatch)
Blood Compatibility Testing (Crossmatch) A "type" includes a "front type" and a "back type". The "front type"…
Blood Banking - Directed Donations
A "directed" donation occurs when the potential recipient of blood or blood products designates certain persons to donate specifically fo…
Blood Banking - Transfusion Transmitted Diseases
Transfusion Transmitted Diseases Hepatitis B Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is transmitted through parenteral and sexual exposure. The incubation time …
Blood Banking - Tests Performed
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 Banking - Blood Donation
Blood Donation There is always a need for blood donors. Modern medical care, including surgery and medical treatment for many diseases, is not poss…