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COMPATIBILITY ISSUES IN BLOOD TRANSFUSION

Mudasir Maqbool, Dr Ubaid ur Rehman Toor, Dr Kh Muhammad Faizan Qadir

Pre-transfusion testing refers to the laboratory testing required to ensure compatibility between the blood of the transfusion recipient and the blood product intended for transfusion. This procedure encompasses proper completion of the requisition, proper patient identification, collection and labelling of the blood sample from the patient, laboratory testing to determine the recipient patient’s blood group and to identify the presence of red blood cell alloantibodies, and compatibility testing before going for actual transfusion. Pre-transfusion testing is completed when a compatible blood product is identified for transfusion to the intended recipient. A blood transfusion is a routine medical procedure in which donated blood is provided to the patient needing it. This potentially life-saving procedure can help replace blood lost due to surgery or injury. Blood transfusions usually occur without complications. When complications do occur, they're typically mild. It is essential that hospitals and clinics collecting samples for pre-transfusion testing have a specific policy and procedure for positive patient identification and appropriate labelling of pre-transfusion test samples. There are various considerations which need to be understood before going for transfusion. Compatibility issues form the main issue before going for transfusion. In this paper, we will briefly look at the various pre-transfusion considerations. Key words: Blood, Antibody, Transfusion testing.

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