We primarily do gel but also have tube tesing as a backup/alternate method. When a patient is known to have received RhIg recently, we automatically set up what we call the "r set" from the tube panel or do manual gel on the "r set" of the gel. (These cells are denoted on the panels with the @ symbol. and constitute a screening cell set that detects antibodies other than anti-D). If anti-D known be passive from RhIg is detected on the routine screens, we enter the results of the r set as negative and treat the passive anti-D as insignificant. The entry of the comment "r set" negative makes it clear to all that passive anti-D was detectable. No units are set up and if transfusion is ordered we only do immediate spin. Hope this info is helpful...
