Laboratory Detection of Blood Groups and Provision of Red Cells

This chapter contains sections titled: Immunologic mechanisms of red cell destruction Methods of detecting red cell antibody–antigen reactions Direct antiglobulin (coombs) test Red cell compatibility testing Red cell antibody identification Strategies for making red cells available for transfusion Approach to the patient with an incompatible crossmatch Hemolytic disease of the newborn Platelet compatibility Granulocyte compatibility References