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How do we check the availability of compatible donor for a patient?
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Cross match: Simply out in 3 ways: 1) making sure patient blood type is same or compatible with the donors. 2) mixing donor red cells with patient blood in a tube to see if there is any reaction. 3) screening patient's blood for any antibodies. If present, compatible blood is chosen to avoid complimentary antigens in donor blood.
Answered 5/27/2016
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Donor of what?: Blood, solid organs, and bone marrow all have different compatibility criteria.
Answered 10/11/2013
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