LIMPER55 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 our policy for DAT tube investigation includes in the "limitations" area: Wash the patient's cell suspension with 37 degree to 45 degree C saline prior to dropping cells in the test tubes and washing eash drop in thecell washer to facilitate a valid test with a negative saline control. I cannot find any references to this technique. Can the blood bank community help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Saikin Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 I've only washed with warm saline when the patient has a strong cold agglutinin. Malcolm Needs and Ensis01 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LIMPER55 Posted January 13, 2017 Author Share Posted January 13, 2017 I KNOW!! I'm wondering where and when this got put into the procedure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMILLER Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 At least get rid of the "to 45 degree C" part! Scott dragonlady97213, Yanxia, David Saikin and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mabel Adams Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 That's practically a heat elution!! dragonlady97213 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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