Bloodblank/Immunohematology

• Blood Bank/Immunohematology – blood for transfusion
• Antibody (Ab) Screen – agglutination means the presence of abnormal antibodies in the blood
• Direct Antihuman-globulin Test (DAT) – determines transfusion incompatibility
• ABO and Rh Type – shows the ABO and RH blood groups
• Type and Crossmatch – shows the blood group and screens for antibodies in the recipient’s blood
• Compatibility Testing – detects antibodies and antigens in both recipient’s and donor’s blood