melraek23 Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 I work in a very small lab and we are going to start performing Rh typing. I was wondering if anyone could help me with knowing what control cells to use for performing QC. What I have so far is the Anti Rh-hr Control. What else am I need of to make sure that I am running accurate Rh testing and am compliant with COLA? Thanks for your input!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMILLER Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 Here we simply use panel cells (or screening cells) that are positive and negative for the particular antigen you are testing with the matching anti-sera. Try to use heterozygous cells when available for positives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eoin Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 (edited) This is not a commercial plug, but we use Ortho QC7, which will control your ABO&Rh typing sera or gel cards and has three antibody sera as well (Usually an Anti-D, An anti- Kell (or Duffy) and one negative). I am sure there are other products similar on the market.CheersEoin Edited May 31, 2011 by Eoin typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epfeiffer Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 If you're using Ortho anti-sera please note the the Rh-hr control is not recommended for a control for D typing, we use reagent red cells for each antigen we are testing for and a 6% albumin for a negative control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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