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  1. donellda
    Hi Gerald:wave:. You did very well for your first post. Welcome to Bloodbanktalk! Thanks for telling us about you. You'll have to let us know how things go with the Provue. Our health system has been looking at it too.
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    Thanks. I have used EGA in this exact situation at another facility that functioned as a reference lab. It is good information. I was just pointing out that not all facilities use this reagent and often reference labs take longer than the time allowed for the facility to make the decision of whether or not the mother actually needs RHIG. Our hospital often discharges after 24 hours which would not make this a timely option for us and I'm sure other hospitals operate in a similar manner.
  3. donellda
    This works fine if your laboratory has access to reagents such as EGA. In the event that you do not then you have to err on the side of caution and give the mother RHIG.
  4. donellda
    We send our units out in clear, plastic zip lock bags.
  5. donellda
    This is a quote from a something I posted last with regards to custom labels. They did a base label for us for our neonatal syringes.
  6. donellda
    We had this exact situation a few weeks ago. We called the baby Rh indeterminant and recommended that the mom get Rhogam. It was a bit confusing to the floor because the tech had reported the baby as Rh negative before doing the DAT and the weak D but after I explained why we needed to do this they were fine with it all.
  7. donellda
    We currently are not set up to use FFP24.
  8. donellda
    Hi Jeanne! It's me, Donna, from Sinai Grace. Welcome to Bloodbanktalk! I have the same problem. The only thing that works for me is to add the Anti-A1 early in the morning when the students are going to work on the unknowns. Maybe someone else has a good secret for us.
  9. donellda
    This happened back in June. I don't think that I could find it again since I don't remember which patient this happened to. We did get a new specimen and there was no problem with the new specimen so your guess is probably correct. Who knows though until it happens again:confused:
  10. donellda
    This all goes back to my childhood. I think I watched every Star Trek episode (the original one) but I could not tell you which episode ran when. I have a brother who could though. The T blood type stuck in my mind and was the first thing that came to mind when you posed the question Bob. I did have to confirm it and I really didn't remember that he actually had an Rh type until I looked it up. A train ride sounds like fun! I don't have any plans in the near future to go to Texas but if I do, I will certainly take you up on the train ride!
  11. donellda
    Okay, I did google it but I had guessed his ABO type (or should I say ABT type) as T. He is T negative.
  12. donellda
    Hello Hello:D. I don't really have any information for you but I do want to welcome you to Bloodbanktalk! Hopefully someone can answer your question for you. Hope to see you around the forum more!
  13. donellda
    We generally use a 6% albumin solution that we prepare from 22% albumin. Patient's serum can also be used or any commercial antisera that gives a negative reaction. For AB Pos patients we generally use the 6%albumin or serum.
  14. donellda
    If all clinically significant antibodies have been ruled out and the patient currently has a negative antibody screen, we do an immediate screen crossmatch. If the patient has a positive antibody screen, we do an AHG crossmatch if all clinically significant antibodies have been ruled out.
  15. donellda
    I'm guessing this might also be a browser issue. I know if I try to post from work I have problems but I never have problems with my browser at home. I use Mozilla Firefox.
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    You should be able to just click on the button and post your comment below the quote. Maybe it's a browser issue.
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    Rophylac

    donellda replied to Sara B's topic in All other topics

    We have been using Rhophylac for about 3 years now and have had no complaints. The main reason for the switch was the price. We get it from FFF Enterprises and the service is excellent.
  18. donellda
    Hi Sara! It's great to hear from you although I have to say that I am from Canada and the weather in my part is much milder than than a lot of the midwestern states:). We have gone into a deep freeze in the last week but still not as cold as we use to get back in the day. We're looking forward to hearing more from you. Have a great week!
  19. donellda
    We use expired panels up to 3 months for rule outs. We just had our AABB assessment and it was not a problem. We do not antigen type the cell with special antisera. If you use homozygous cells the antigenicity should be fine, I would think especially with your fresher panels.
  20. donellda
    It sounds like a difficult issue however, the risk is still a great one. I don't know how you can get around it and still maintain a safe blood supply.
  21. donellda
    Our newest is also the Hettich "EBA 21" from Helmer. I put it on our budget for another one last year but we never got it so I'm hoping for it this year.
  22. donellda
    That was my first thought that all donors should be happy!
  23. donellda
    :)Hello Abadi! Welcome to Bloodbanktalk! We are looking forward to hearing more from you!
  24. donellda
    Oh boy! I hope this is not going to be something we have to look forward to.
  25. donellda
    Thanks for the article Linda. My daughter was actually a victim of identity theft. It is becoming more common than we think. I got a letter a few years ago from a former employer that employee tax files were missing from the HR department so I had to contact several credit agencies except I am not a US resident so the automated messages would not let me through. I have had no problems but I am cautious.
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