Test Results: Compatibility Testing

Pretransfusion Direct Antiglobulin Test Result

The laboratory obtained post-transfusion blood specimens in order to perform a serological investigation.

Pretransfusion and post-transfusion DATs were performed.

Patient cells

DAT

CC

Pretransfusion

0

2+

DAT = direct antiglobulin test with polyspecific antiglobulin serum
CC = IgG sensitized RBC

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