Test Results: Compatibility Testing

Crossmatch Results

These are the results of the crossmatch that was being performed in the transfusion service laboratory while the patient was receiving the two units of O Rh-negative RBCs.

Cells Gel
IAT*
Donor I** 2+
Donor 2** 2+
Donor 3 3+
Donor 4 3+
Donor 5 2+
Donor 6 3+

* IAT = indirect antiglobulin test

** O Rh-negative RBC (Donors 3 - 6 are O Rh-positive)

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