Antibody Screening Blood Test | Lahalak Platform
A critical safety step before any blood transfusion. This screening detects irregular antibodies to ensure perfect compatibility, preventing life-threatening reactions and ensuring a safe medical procedure for patients.
Scientific name: Antibody Screening (Blood Transfusion Safety)
A serological laboratory test is performed on the serum or plasma of a patient receiving blood. It aims to detect the presence of irregular antibodies against red blood cell antigens not present in the patient's own blood. Various techniques (such as tube, gel, or cytology) are used to mix the patient's serum with a range of red blood cells with kn...
Service type
Laboratory test (Blood)
Duration
15-20 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- A detailed serological test to detect irregular antibodies against red blood cells
- If the result is positive, a preliminary identification test is performed or the sample is sent to a specialist laboratory.
- Consult a blood bank or hematology specialist to interpret the results.
- Personal support services from Halak.
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- Fasting is not required for the test.
- The blood sample should be collected in suitable tubes (often tubes containing the anticoagulant EDTA for the cell tube, and tubes without the anticoagulant for the serum tube).
- The request must be accompanied by a history of previous blood transfusions, a history of pregnancy, and any previous blood transfusion reactions.
- It is best to have the test done within 72 hours before a planned blood transfusion if the patient has had a blood transfusion or pregnancy in the previous three months.
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