Testing
When testing ABID using WKS, what Test ID should be selected?
Panel
If anti-A1 is identified and donor cells have been previously typed for A1 do you need to retype for A1?
No
What BECS screen is used to create ABID testing sheet?
WKS
Where can you find the samples/paperwork for testing?
SPL
You pick up a Donor IAT to work up. What should match between the worksheet and sample tube?
DIN
What phase is used for testing ABID?
PEG/IAT
What do you do when seeing mixed field (after repeat w/ 3x washed RBCs)?
No Type Determined
What BECS screen is used to enter ABID results?
RES1
What results are entered when all cells are positive and DAT is Neg
UID
Bench 1 QC was not done. A Donor IAT was completed on Bench 1. Is testing Valid?
No, testing is not valid since QC was not complete.
What do you need to run for ABO Testing?
Anti-A, Anti-B, Anti-A,B, Anti-D, Rh Control, A1 Cells, A2 Cells, B Cells.
What do you do when there is weak or no reactivity in forward typing?
Incubate 15-30 minutes RT
What BECS screen is used to review?
RES2
When did IRL start the Donor IAT testing for Illinois donors?
December 15th 2025
What is the next step if a pattern of reactivity is present but Donor IAT is from an external client?
Positive AB Panel
No need to complete ID since it is an external client.
What is the first step after all panel cells come positive?
Run DAT
What do you do when there is weak or no reactivity in reverse typing?
Add additional 2 drops of plasma/serum
What BECS screen is used to enter ABO Results?
OBS1
What causes the need for Cold Panel/Sickle Cell testing?
Filter Failure/rWBC testing
What is the AABB Standards for donor Antibody Identification evaluation?
2+2 Rule
Meaning the preferred method is to use 2 homozygous rule outs but 2 heterozygous rule outs are okay.