Pretransfusion Testing
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This video podcast, recorded in February 2012, takes a walk through the technologies and procedures used to ensure maximum safety for a blood recipient. I discuss collection and testing strategies, as well as the science behind the tests. This podcast is part 2 of the "Basic Immunohematology" series.
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