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Computerized delivery control--a useful and safe complement to the type and screen compatibility testing

J Säfwenberg1, C F Högman, B Cassemar

  • 1Department of Clinical Immunology and Transfusion Medicine, University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden.

Vox Sanguinis
|January 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

The Antibody Screening, Blood Group Checks, and Computerized Delivery Control (ABCD) test offers a safe and efficient alternative to traditional crossmatching. This method significantly reduces laboratory labor while maintaining transfusion safety.

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Area of Science:

  • Transfusion Medicine
  • Immunology
  • Clinical Pathology

Background:

  • Traditional blood crossmatching methods are time-consuming and labor-intensive.
  • There is a need for faster, safer, and more efficient crossmatching procedures.
  • Ensuring transfusion safety is paramount in clinical practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the safety and efficiency of the Antibody Screening, Blood Group Checks, and Computerized Delivery Control (ABCD) test over twelve years.
  • To assess the impact of the ABCD test on laboratory workload and transfusion complications.
  • To determine the reliability of the ABCD test in detecting red cell alloantibodies.

Main Methods:

  • Implementation of a computerized system for blood compatibility testing.

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  • Integration of antibody screening, blood group checks, and computerized delivery control.
  • Validation of patient and blood component compatibility using historical data and screening results.

    • Main Results:

    • The ABCD test declared 90% of 257,400 transfused units compatible, reducing the need for manual crossmatching.
    • No hemolytic transfusion reactions were attributed to the ABCD procedure's failure to detect red cell alloantibodies.
    • Laboratory testing labor was reduced by 65%, with fewer unused blood units returned.

    Conclusions:

    • The ABCD test, utilizing a computerized system to minimize human error, is a safe and reliable blood crossmatching method.
    • This procedure has been widely adopted in Sweden, demonstrating its clinical utility.
    • The ABCD test offers significant improvements in efficiency and safety for blood transfusion services.