We require the baseline pre-transfusion temperature when dispensing blood products.  The baseline is necessary to determine problems with the next/subsequent transfusion vitals for the product, as stated in the replies above.  I must say that I believe Eileen may have been asking about the actual temperature itself, meaning is it too high to start a transfusion, and that being said, has the attending/ordering physician been informed and given consent for the transfusion?  We always ask that question if the pre-transfusion temp is 101 degrees F or higher.  This is stated in our policy as well, which nursing follows in practice.

I hope this helps, Eileen!

Indeed, very much a positive thing. It just caught us offguard, since no one at Ortho mentioned sensitivity of anything beyond the Rh antibodies.

Thank you for your reply!

ps - my mistake on the antibody...it was Jka, not Fya. Doesn't change anything here, but I thought I'd rectify that

Dear Terri,

I just found this forum, and your post, today. First time on this site! We just had a problem with Gel vs tube, where Gel looked positive for Fya, and tube screening/panel were completely negative. I know Gel is more sensitive for the Rh antibodies, but I have not seen this particular discrepancy before.

Anyone else out there having issues with what appears to be increased sensitivity in Gel for Fya compared to a negative tube result?

Thank you.

Moira