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They involve centrifuging 0.5mls of the donors blood and 0.5mls of the recipient blood in EDTA tubes hence separating red blood cells and plasma. Various amounts(as below) are then added to gether and  blood smears are prepared.

They involve centrifuging 0.5mls of the donors blood and 0.5mls of the recipient blood in EDTA tubes hence separating red blood cells and plasma. Various amounts(as below) are then added to gether and  blood smears are prepared.

   

   

Three tests need to be undertaken 1)The major test where 3 drops of plasma from the recipient and one drop of red blood cells from the donor are added together left for 1-3 minutes and then examined microscopically.  If this reaction shows there is agglutination the transfusion should not be performed.

Three tests need to be undertaken  

2)Minor test where 3 drops of donor plasma is added to 1 drop of recipient red blood cells.

1)The major test where 3 drops of plasma from the recipient and one drop of red blood cells from the donor are added together left for 1-3 minutes and then examined microscopically.  If this reaction shows there is agglutination the transfusion should not be performed.

2)Minor test where 3 drops of donor plasma is added to 1 drop of recipient red blood cells. If agglutination occurs then transfusion can occur but with constant monitoring of the patient.

[[Category:Transfusion Medicine]]

[[Category:Transfusion Medicine]]