Title: Explain compatibility testing of blood.
Course: Medical Laboratory Technology II (14102-II) > Section: Understanding the Basics of Immunohematology/Transfusion Services

Explanation should include ABO and Rh typing and screening for unexpected antibodies and cross-matching.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is it important for immunohematology or transfusion service to verify the blood type of each donor?
- What is meant by compatibility of blood types? Which blood types are compatible with other blood types?
- Are any blood types incompatible with all other types? Why is this important?
- How does the issue of compatibility affect the relative amount of blood in each type that is typically sought and stored by immunohematology or transfusion service?
- What is the effect if the patient is transfused with an incompatible unit?