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[Policy for use of blood Kell Positive]

K1 is the ISBT nomenclature for the Kell antigen 

[Policy for use of blood Kell Positive]

17 hours ago, Annan said:

I work in a transfusion laboratory at a major metropolitan hospital in Sydney, Australia.  Our area policy is to provide K negative red cells to females of child bearing age (<50 years old).  Also all Haematology patients require RH/K compatible and irradiated red cells.

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To clarify K1 (Kell) negative red cells

[2 cell vs 3 cell screen]

Here in Australia we use 3 cell screen to comply with guidelines for computer release of product

Annan

[Policy for use of blood Kell Positive]

I work in a transfusion laboratory at a major metropolitan hospital in Sydney, Australia.  Our area policy is to provide K negative red cells to females of child bearing age (<50 years old).  Also all Haematology patients require RH/K compatible and irradiated red cells.

Cheers

Annan

[Policy for use of blood Kell Positive]

I work in a transfusion laboratory at a major metropolitan hospital in Sydney, Australia.  Our area policy is to provide K negative red cells to females of child bearing age (<50 years old).  Also all Haematology patients require RH/K compatible and irradiated red cells.

Cheers

Annan