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Surface proteins causing rejection
Blood donated by and for the same person
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Transfusion reaction

Alternative names:

blood transfusion reaction; incompatibility reaction

Prevention:

Typing of donated blood into ABO and Rh groups has reduced the risk of transfusion reaction.

Prior to a transfusion, blood is usually crossmatched to further confirm that the blood is compatible. A small amount of donor blood is mixed with a small amount of recipient blood and the mixture is examined under a microscope for signs of antibody reaction.


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