Evaluation of gel tube agglutination crossmatch in dogs

Prior to transfusion, the blood compatibility of the recipient with the donor blood product must be assured. Pretransfusion testing typically involves blood typing and cross-match tests. Traditionally, cross-match tests have been performed by veterinary diagnostic laboratories, as the standard tube method requires expertise, is tedious to perform, and interpretation of the results is somewhat subjective. A major cross-match gel tube agglutination test is available as a point-of-care test for dogs and cats.
Source: Advances in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery - Category: Veterinary Research Tags: Clinical Pathology Source Type: research