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On routine reagent antisera and cells, staff performs QC testing before use to ensure appropriate reactivity.

We use pH and glucose on dipstick.

We do QC daily on all racks for routine reagents. On day of use, we QC special antisera.

We indicate volumes on pedi packs.

The Transfusion Committee follows the same process of sending the MSBOS to the different services. We follow their direction because they are the ones who are performing the surgeries and they have the experience to support their decisions. On many occasions, the services have eliminated testing or reduced the requested order.

We perform a forward typing on samples that are converted from Type and Screen to Crossmatch to confirm blood type. We do not charge for this check.