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Crossmatch

Alternative Names:

RBC Issue
Serological Crossmatch
Full Crossmatch
Electronic Crossmatch
Electronic Issue
XM
Xmatch
Transfusion

Laboratory:

Blood Bank

Test Code:

XM, ELI

Specimen Types:

No specimen

Container Types:

Report Only

Collection & Request Instructions:

A valid group and hold is required for RBC issue.

If the patient does not have a valid group and hold, a Blood Group and Antibody Screen must first be collected and processed prior to issuing RBC. See Blood Group and Antibody Screen (BGS) for sample details.

Transport Instructions:

Forward paper requests to Blood Bank during EMR downtime or for patients not on Northern Health's EMR.

Assay Frequency:

Daily