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The Impact of Immunohaematology in Blood Transfusion Management

AASCIT Journal of Health
Vol.4 , No. 5, Publication Date: Dec. 6, 2017, Page: 58-62

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[1]	Alhaji Bukar, Department of Medical Laboratory Science, University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, Nigeria.
[2]	Obi Simon Osita, Department of Medical Laboratory Science, University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, Nigeria.
[3]	Waziri Gimba, Department of Medical Laboratory Science, University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, Nigeria.
[4]	Medugu Jessy Thomus, Department of Medical Laboratory Science, University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, Nigeria.
[5]	Ghamba Peter, Department of Medical Laboratory Science, University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, Nigeria.
[6]	Digban Kestar Awharentomah, Department of Chemical Pathology, Igbinedion University Teaching Hospital, Okada, Nigeria.
[7]	Osareniro Osakue Eguagie, Department of Chemical Pathology, Igbinedion University Teaching Hospital, Okada, Nigeria.
[8]	Olaniyan Matthew Folaranmi, Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Achievers University, Owo, Nigeria.
[9]	Jeremiah Zaccheaus Awortu, Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Nigeria.

Abstract

Alloimmunisation occurs when an antigen is introduced into an immune-competent host. This commonly occurs following transfusion of blood or in pregnancy, when red cells that bear antigens absent in the individual's blood enters the circulation. Five patients’ blood samples were brought for compatibility testing which includes blood grouping, antibody screening and identification in the event of positive screening and cross-matching with the available blood in the bank for transfusion. This narrative review emphasises the benefit and criticality of comprehensive serology in the provision of safe blood for transfusion. At the same time, this gives a clue on to how an efficient allocation and use of scarce blood resource for a patient cause.

Keywords

Blood, Antibodies, Transfusion, Screening, Identification

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