quality in cross match laboratory

[nsfirm]

I know that there is a quality control in a blood bank that collect, and process the blood.

but my hospital has the processed blood from the red cross and my lab only does the cross-matching test. what do I have to use as the quality indicator/parameter?

btw, we still do the major and minor xm with the tubes, not the Ab screening and identification.

nova

[David Saikin]

Are you talking about a quality monitor (indicator) or quality control?

[nsfirm]

Are you talking about a quality monitor (indicator) or quality control?

After thinking about it, I would like to ask for both.

[David Saikin]

For QM you can use things like: specimen integrity, MD orders on chart, audit the transfusion process; completeness of transfusion documents.

For QC: I think it best to test your antisera/reagent cells for both positive and negative reactions. At a minimum, if using tube reagents, everything should be tested using for reactivity, with the anti-D also tested with an Rh negative cell.

Check the regulatory requirements where you work - may provide more detailed info on what you need to do.