Quick Review Cards for Medical Laboratory Science

Testing of Neonates* Immunohematology Review 480

SPECIMEN COMMENTS

ABO & Rh

Antibody screen

Crossmatch

*Younger than 4 months.

ABO forward grouping only. Only required once per admission.

Only required once per admission

If ab screen pos, perform AHG xmatch on units neg for corresponding

ag. If ab screen neg, xmatch not required.

Cord blood, capillary, or venous blood

Serum or plasma of mother or baby

Serum or plasma of mother or baby