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Electronic Crossmatch

This Medical Laboratory Science lesson in Blood Bank supports laboratory science learning and laboratory interpretation for medical laboratory students and professionals.

Apply electronic (computer) crossmatch eligibility criteria, two ABO determinations, a negative antibody screen, and no history of a clinically significant antibody, and the validated LIS controls that support it.

Intermediate28 min read15 sectionsBlood Bank
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Learning Objectives

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Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives

Section: Learning Objectives

Each objective below describes a transfusion-service laboratory competency, from sample receipt through compatibility testing to documented blood issue.

  • State the eligibility criteria commonly required for electronic (computer) crossmatch and explain why each one exists
  • Describe the role of a validated laboratory information system (LIS) and its ABO compatibility logic in performing an electronic crossmatch
  • Recognize situations that disqualify a patient from electronic crossmatch and require a serologic method instead

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