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Curious if anyone has ever heard of retaining the open segment (in a capped tube) post crossmatch. The justification given is to ensure the segment used for crossmatch is the segment used in workup, should a transfusion reaction be suspected. I have only ever pulled an unopened segment (either upon receipt of unit or prior to issue depending on the facility) but never heard of this other option. Please help me! If this in an antiquated process, please explain the origin or if it is of value, help me with some references. Look forward to the dialogue.

Just curious if you ever located a validation plan. Need to embark on a similar project and am curious what others do

Anyone heard of the use of autologous cell salvage machine for washing allogeneic blood? How do you validate the "off label" use? What type of QC? Should the units be treated in the same way as units washed in the transfusion service? Any FDA or other regulatory /accreditation body issue with this process? Look forward to your responses

Anyone heard of the use of autologous cell salvage machine for washing allogeneic blood? How do you validate the "off label" use? What type of QC? Should the units be treated in the same way as units washed in the transfusion service? Any FDA or other accrediting body issue with this process?

I certainly appreciate everyone's feedback. Old habits are so hard to break and some techs are so nervous about this change. You would think it would be a relief given that over 2000 units a month are transfused!

Can anyone give me a verifiable reference to justify doing away with those pesky ABO confirmation labels? I am trying to plead a case desperately. By the way, Our LIS will not allow dispensing of a unit that was not reconfirmed. Looking forward to your responses.