EAB81 2 Report post Posted September 12 Hello All, For CAP, what is everyone doing for Antigen Typing Alternate Proficiency testing? For my facility, CAP says an alternative assessment is required for this. Would the ungraded part of the J-A where we actually do antigen typing suffice for this requirement as long as our % is >98%? Side Note: I'm a newbie BB Tech Spec that will take any and all advice, recommendations, helpful hints, suggestions, and words of wisdom. Also, feel free to send cookies 1 BldBnker reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pinktoptube 34 Report post Posted September 14 That is what every hospital I have worked at used for Antigen Typing proficiency. 1 BldBnker reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carrie Easley ★ 48 Report post Posted September 14 That's what we use as well! Good luck in your new role 😀 1 BldBnker reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jalomahe 80 Report post Posted September 14 CAP also has a separate survey RBCAT (Red Blood Cell Antigen Typing) its 2 shipments a year, 2 specimens per survey and each specimen has typing for multiple antigens Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ANORRIS 53 Report post Posted September 14 So is the RBCAT survey necessary or not? Is the antigen typing in the Transfusion Medicine Survey not sufficient? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jalomahe 80 Report post Posted September 15 RCBCAT is required since CAP specifies that you have to do alternate if there is not a survey available. Now the RBCAT is available, you have to use it .... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pinktoptube 34 Report post Posted September 15 I'll have to look into it. We do not stock all antisera for antigen typing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
