Testing: The Heart of Safety
Once donated blood arrives at the hospital laboratory, we carefully verify donor information, perform ABO and Rh typing, conduct antibody screening, and test for transfusion-transmissible infections such as HIV, hepatitis B and C, and syphilis. We also perform crossmatching to confirm compatibility between donor blood and the recipient. Accuracy is critical because even a small identification error can lead to serious consequences.
The Human Side of the Laboratory
Although we rarely meet the recipients, we are constantly aware that each blood bag represents a potential lifeline. Mass blood donation drives are powerful reminders that community generosity and laboratory precision work hand in hand. Donors provide the gift; we ensure that gift is safe and ready to save a life.