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These tests can be performed in minutes however are much less reliable.
These tests can be performed in minutes however are much less reliable.
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 and examined microscopically.
Three tests need to be undertaken
Three tests need to be undertaken