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Transfusion reaction

Alternative Names: Blood transfusion reaction Prevention: Typing of donated blood into ABO and Rh groups has reduced the risk of transfusion reaction. Text Continues Below Prior to a transfusion, blood is usually crossmatched to further confirm that the blood is compatible. A small amount of donor blood is mixed with a small amount of recipient blood and the mixture is examined under a microscope for signs of antibody reaction.

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