SERVICES OFFERED

1. Immunohematological Testing (Routine):

a. Type and Screen (T/S), which includes ABO blood group, Rh type, and screening the plasma for atypical antibodies via the Indirect Coomb's test, Does not include crossmatch. See the discussion of Type and Screen in this section.

b. Crossmatch includes typing, screening and crossmatching units of red cells.

c. Diagnostic Direct Coomb's Test (DDC, DAT) for detection of red cell-bound IgG antibody and/or Complement fixation in-vivo.

d. Antibody identification of antibodies detected in the patient's plasma or eluted from red cells (which are DAT positive).

2. Consultation for safe transfusion practice is available at all times and is arranged by calling the Clinical Pathology resident (688-2820) at any time.

3. Directed donation process entails a donor giving a unit of blood or an apheresis product to be used by a specific, known individual. This requires a physicians order and is arranged through the American Red Cross.

4. Autologous Donation, considered the safest transfusion method, is the process of donating in advance for future intended use. Autologous donation requires physician's order. Arrangements are made with the American Red Cross.