Blood groupingBlood grouping is the determination of the presence or absence of ABO and RH1 (D) antigens. Blood group determination is[...]Consult
Weak-D typingThe RH1 (D) antigen is one of the most important in transfusion medicine. To some extent because of its immunogenicity,[...]Consult
Blood phenotypingBlood phenotyping or RH-Kell phenotyping is a quite common routine test in immunohematology. It consists in the investigation of antigens[...]Consult
Variant D(RH1)The R1 (D) antigen is one of the most important in transfusion medicine. To some extent because of its immunogenicity,[...]Consult
Extended phenotyingThe antisera for extended phenotype, also known as “rare”, are used to determine the presence of antigens other than ABO/RH1[...]Consult
Cross-matchThe cross-match is a direct compatibility test. It consists in the incubation of RBC from the blood unit with the[...]Consult
Direct Antiglobulin Test (DAT)The DAT, also known as Coombs test, is the investigation of sensitized RBCs. Erythrocytes may be sensitized by IgG or[...]Consult
Quality controlsA running immunohematology laboratory must provide reliable results. The use of internal quality controls assures the correct performance of routine[...]Consult
