Jump to content

Ortho Gel Panel


Recommended Posts

Sorry if this was posted before but is anyone having any problems with the Ortho Gel Panel (0.8% Resolve Panel A)? We are getting inconclusive results with it but when we repeat it using an Immucor panel in Gel it comes out much clearer. Any help would be appreciated.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Hi Mary,

We had the same problem and I determined the screening cells were contaminated. Now we just aliquot enough screening cells for daily use. I've heard Ortho has reduced the amount of antibiotic they put in the screening cells. Therefore, you must keep them refrigerated and carefully pour them off daily. We haven't had a problem since.

Phyllis

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 1 year later...

Personally, I think the Ortho cell problem is due to being too sensitive. I have worked up some of these w-1+ reactions . . . spurious results with Ortho cells/negative with other manufacturer's cells diluted to 0.8%. I have also found that the spurious reactions will be gone if the cells are ficin pretreated (80+% of the time). HOWEVER - ONE time enzyme treatment turned into a perfect anti-E with the Ortho cells. I have not had to deal with pouring off a daily aliquot and only rarely have had these spurious reactions . . . most are referrals. AND if I have the same lot of cells, get the same reactions with the screening cells.

Edited by David Saikin
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
  • Advertisement

×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.