How often do you run Hemocytometer QC, is there a CLSI standard for this? We currently run every 8 hours but I would like to do every 24 - should this have an IQCP
For those that do not irradiate on site, do you keep an irradiated unit on hand or do you keep a regular cmv= fresh unit on hand? We get a new unit every 2 weeks and we rarely transfuse infants but we have a unit on hand just in case
Which antibodies does your transfusion service typically give crossmatch compatible. Only when antisera isn't available? Those that aren't know to give hemolytic transfusion reactions?
Question:
How do you report the Rh type on a cord blood with a positive DAT? If the Rh is negative with a positive DAT do you take it through DU and report the Rh type from there?
if you have a patient present at 15 week in the ED and perform the type and screen, administer rhogam. At 20 weeks they come in for an amnio - do you perform any testing? Or because you have the Type and screen previously you just administer the Rhogam?
As the new generation comes into the workforce I am seeing issues with critical thinking. Does anybody have any suggestions for education to critical thinking? A presentation? A good class to attend?
Our laboratory uses the Sysmex-we have a 2000 and 1000. The 1000 seems more your laboratory speed. We really love them in comparison to the Advia which we previously had and were happy to get rid of. The Sysmex has almost no maintenance and is easily user defined with regards to the on board rule you may have for your lab.
We are currently using a Hematek stainer and are looking to purchase a new one. Does anyone have recommendations. Siemens is being very sketch and won't contact us as the one we ordered is backordered for 4 months.
Question, Our transfusion service oversees the issue of rhogam to patients. by reading the package insert it is unclear about the dosing of over 5 shots. Does anyone have any information about how shots should be given, if you are giving over 5?
We do not routinely us Anti-A1 lectin in our service either. It was requested for possible donors. Once we do the typing and find out they are not A1 I will put transfuse with O type blood. I wanted to know if this was common practice
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