Cross matching Blood donation the primary aim of cross matching For blood donation Can you donate ? What is cross matching? Blood crossmatching is a series of tests that are done before a blood transfusion is performed. These tests ensure that the blood is compatible between the person giving it and the person that is receiving it. Why is it necessary ? To find ABO compatibility, to find out Rh compatibility, to prevent hemolytic transfusion and to detect immunologic antigen and antibody Blood cross matching is necessary. Types of cross matching Minor blood cross match Major blood cross match Share a little, Care a little, Donate blood ! Scan this QR code for more information Major crossmatching is the primary compatibility test performed before a blood transfusion. - It involves mixing a sample of the recipient's blood with a sample of the donor's blood (red blood cells) in a laboratory setting. - The purpose is to check for compatibility between the recipient's antibodies (present in the plasma) and the donor's red blood cell antigens. - If agglutination (clumping) or hemolysis (destruction of red blood cells) occurs during this test, it indicates an incompatibility, and the transfusion should not proceed with that particular - donor's blood. BATCH OF 2021 (111-120)
