Transfusion Services performs:

• Blood ABO/RH typing
• Antibody screening and identification
• Pre-transfusion testing to ensure the appropriate units are issued to each patient.

The NMH laboratory also provides reference services for antibody identification. Blood components are supplied by the American Red Cross and stocked for transfusion, including pre-storage leuko-reduced red cells and platelets, fresh frozen plasma and cryoprecipitate.

Our Blood Bank uses state of the art Gel technology for blood antibody screening, antibody identification and cross-matching. This testing provides an easier to read result giving a more accurate and consistent test result. This increases patient safety.