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View article: Sensitivity of red blood cell antibody screening test systems for anti-D: A multicentre study using external quality assessment programmes
Sensitivity of red blood cell antibody screening test systems for anti-D: A multicentre study using external quality assessment programmes Open
Background Red blood cell (RBC) antibodies can cause serious and even fatal haemolytic transfusion reactions or haemolytic disease of the foetus and newborn. Therefore, the application of reliable testing procedures for their detection is …
View article: Proliferation of psychrotrophic bacteria in cold‐stored platelet concentrates
Proliferation of psychrotrophic bacteria in cold‐stored platelet concentrates Open
Background and Objectives Platelet concentrates (PC) are stored at 20–24°C to maintain platelet functionality, which may promote growth of contaminant bacteria. Alternatively, cold storage of PC limits bacterial growth; however, data relat…
View article: External quality assessment providers’ services appear to more impact the immunohaematology performance of laboratories than national regulatory and economic conditions
External quality assessment providers’ services appear to more impact the immunohaematology performance of laboratories than national regulatory and economic conditions Open
Objectives Medical laboratories may, at their own discretion, exceed but not undercut regulatory quality requirements. Available economic resources, however, may drive or hinder eagerness to exceed minimum requirements. Depending on the re…