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==Crossmatching==

==Crossmatching==

This determines the serological compatibility of the [[Erythrocytes |red blood cells]] of the blood donor and the recipient.

This determines the serological compatibility of the [[Erythrocytes |red blood cells]] of the blood donor and the recipient.

Haematology, Biochemistry, infectious disease screening and blood typing should be undertaken before a potential donor gives blood. Ideally donors will have not travelled outside the UK and hence avoided contracting exotic blood borne diseases.  

Haematology, Biochemistry, infectious disease screening and blood typing should be undertaken before a potential donor gives blood. Ideally donors will have not travelled outside the UK and hence avoided contracting exotic blood borne diseases.  

Donors should be of a certain weight, dogs at least 25kg and cats at least 4.5kg.

Donors should be of a certain weight, dogs at least 25kg and cats at least 4.5kg.

Cats should ideally have been tested negative for [[Feline Leukaemia Virus|FeLV]], [[Feline Immunodeficiency Virus|FIV]] and [[Mycoplasma haemofelis|''Mycoplasma haemofelis'']] prior to each donation.

Cats should ideally have been tested negative for [[Feline Leukaemia Virus|FeLV]], [[Feline Immunodeficiency Virus|FIV]] and [[Feline Infectious Anaemia|''Mycoplasma haemofelis'']] prior to each donation.

Additionaly it is important to use donors with a good temperament who will tolerate the procedure.

Additionaly it is important to use donors with a good temperament who will tolerate the procedure.

Additionally a delayed haemolytic reaction can occur 2-21 days after the transfusion with similar signs as haemolytic reactions.

Additionally a delayed haemolytic reaction can occur 2-21 days after the transfusion with similar signs as haemolytic reactions.

'''Non-haemolytic reactions''' involve an acute hypersensitivity reaction where patients present with a range of signs from pruritus, erythema, oedema, [[Dyspnoea|dyspnoea]] and urticaria.

'''Non-haemolytic reactions''' involve an acute hypersensitivity reaction where patients present with a range of signs from pruritus, erythema, oedema, dyspnoea and urticaria.

If a reaction does occur then the transfusion should be stopped and the patient should be closely monitored.

If a reaction does occur then the transfusion should be stopped and the patient should be closely monitored.

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|'''[[Indications for Blood Transfusions]]<br>[[Blood Groups|Blood Groups]]<br>[[Blood Groups - Dog|Blood Groups - Dog ]]<br>[[Blood Groups - Cat|Blood Groups - Cat ]]<br>[[Blood Products|Blood Products]]'''

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==References==

==References==

'''Selected Topics in Canine and Feline Emergency Medicine'''. Volume 1. Handbook for the veterinary practitioner. ''Royal Canin''.

'''Selected Topics in Canine and Feline Emergency Medicine'''. Volume 1. Handbook for the veterinary practitioner. ''Royal Canin''.

[[Category:Transfusion Medicine]]

[[Category:Transfusion Medicine]]