[Acceptable glass tubes for blood bank testing]

We use culture tubes from Cardinal Health.  SP1290-3     12x75mm

[New Previ stainer]

I work in Blood Bank and we took over some micro testing when our Micro lab centralized.  We found the stainer needed way too much care and feeding. We make nicer looking stains by hand and alot faster too. Maintenace is a nightmare.

[Multiple Myeloma Therapeutic agent Darzalex interfering with testing]

If possible, get full phenotype of patient before meds, at least you will know what they are capable of making.

[Multiple Myeloma Therapeutic agent Darzalex interfering with testing]

We have been warned! Have not received any patients on this yet.

[Anticoagulant in Frozen Plasma affecting INR reversal?]

What is all this INR stuff? We were not taught this 30 years ago. It means nothing to me!

[Eluate testing? Screens first or straight to a panel?]

Depends on patient history. First time screen cells, repeat pos offenders get a panel!

[COBE Validation]

We don't even do voluome and H&H anymore. We do pre and post protein and do a percent removal. > 90% acceptable.