The Grouping and Crossmatching test at Pamel Laboratories is a critical pre-transfusion compatibility test that ensures safe and accurate matching of a donor’s blood with a recipient’s. This test includes determining the patient’s ABO and Rh blood group and performing crossmatching to detect any potential reaction between donor red blood cells and recipient plasma.
This service is essential before blood transfusions, major surgeries, and organ transplants to prevent life-threatening transfusion reactions and ensure the safety of the patient.
What the Test Includes:
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ABO Blood Grouping: Determines whether your blood type is A, B, AB, or O
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Rh Typing: Identifies whether your blood is Rh-positive or Rh-negative
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Crossmatching: Mixes donor and recipient blood samples to check for compatibility or agglutination (reaction)
Purpose of the Test:
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Ensure safe blood transfusions
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Prevent transfusion reactions such as hemolysis
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Prepare patients for emergency or elective surgery
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Evaluate compatibility for organ transplant procedures
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Identify alloantibodies in previously transfused patients
Sample Type: Venous blood (recipient and donor samples required for full testing)
Turnaround Time: 2–4 hours for routine crossmatching
(Emergency crossmatch available on request)
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