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Pretransfusion Testing (Basic Immunohematology Part 2). February 2012. D. Joe Chaffin, MD. I. Outline: A. Overview of Pretransfusion Testing B. Testing methods C. Required components of the process D. Nomenclature of tests used II. Overview A. Purpose 1. Provide a blood component to a patient that will provide maximum benefit while minimizing potential for harm a) Choose the most appropriate blood product from a safe, compatible donor and infuse it into a properly identified and thoroughly tested recipient 2.

3. Gel separates agglutinates based on size and by binding to IgG-coated RBCs a) Strong positive gives agglutinates at the TOP of the gel (left side of above)

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