Mastering Antibody Identification: A Comprehensive Guide for Blood Transfusion Safety

Authored by Wen Lu, MD; Tony Casina, MT(ASCP)SBB; Susan Johnson, MSTM, MT(ASCP)SBBCM; Heather Jorissen, MLS(ASCP)SBB; Jennifer OConnor, MSTM, MLS(ASCP)CMSBBCM; and Heather Smetana, MLS(ASCP)CMSBBCM for the Transfusion Medicine Section Coordinating Committee

The Crucial Role of Antibody Identification in Blood Transfusion Safety

The detection of antibodies in patients with reactive pretransfusion antibody detection tests is a critical aspect of ensuring safety in blood transfusion. The AABB Guide to Antibody Identification provides a comprehensive roadmap for navigating this complex process, covering three essential areas:

• Routine testing and interpretation of results
• Additional testing, including guidance on alternative methods and when to use them
• Situations requiring unusual antibody testing

Detailed Content for Effective Antibody Identification

This invaluable resource offers detailed insights into:

• Developing policies and procedures for antibody identification
• Detecting and identifying unexpected antibodies
• Selecting the right test method (gel, tube, solid phase, etc.)
• Understanding how findings impact transfusion decisions
• Definitions for compatibility, incidence, detection vs screen vs panel, plasma vs serum, and more

Practical Tools and Resources

The guide is supplemented with:

• Appendices featuring case studies and examples of ruling out
• A compilation of relevant regulatory and accreditation requirements

Whether your laboratory uses a single method or multiple panels and special methods, this comprehensive guide will prove an indispensable resource. Order your digital edition today and elevate your antibody identification skills!

Publication Details:

AABB, 2021, Digital, 113 pages