AHG is an animal antibody that binds to the Fc portion of human immunoglobulin. The AHG detects bound RBC antibodies that do not produce direct agglutination (sensitizing antibody). The presence of agglutination with the addition of AHG indicates antibody binding to a specific red cell antigen
INTRODUCTION Cross-matching is one of the most important serological procedure pertaining to blood group serology and is the fundamental procedure responsible for safe blood transfusion basically. Cross-matching is an antigen-antibody reaction, a correct interpretation of which is the most essential preliminary step in the practice of safe transfusion of blood
A blood bank is a medical facility specialized in collecting, storing, preparing, and distributing blood and its components for use in blood transfusions and medical treatments. It is an essential part of the healthcare system, ensuring the safe and effective availability of blood and its components to patients in need.
Introduction Blood transfusion complications are disorders whose symptoms appear during the transfusion of blood units or some blood components to the patient Or within 24 hours of a blood transfusion Ablood transfusion is a very safe procedure but complications can occur and The patient should recognize it in case it happens. Sometimes the patient may have an allergic reaction to the blood transfused to him, and this may happen even when he is given the correct blood group. These allergic reactions range from mild to serious.