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Case B7 -  Test results prior to transfusion with O Rh neg RBC

ABO and Rh typing

ABO 
Forward Group		 ABO
Reverse Group		 Rh
anti-A anti-B A1 cells B cells anti-D
0 0 4+ 4+ 3+

 

Antibody screen  - See Cheat sheet refresher on indirect antigloulin test

  Cells Gel
IAT*
  Screen Cell I  3+
  Screen Cell II  2+
  Screen Cell III  2+

*IAT = indirect antiglobulin test   

antibody screen cells

 

 1. What is the patient's ABO and Rh type?  
2. What are the most important first steps to take now?  
3. What follow-up serological tests are warranted?  

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