Major Crossmatch Gel Card Method Blood
What is this test?
The major crossmatch consists of combining equal volumes (0.1 mL) of the donor RBC suspension and recipient plasma. The control tube contains recipient RBCs and recipient plasma. The samples are incubated, centrifuged, and evaluated for hemolysis or agglutination. Testing of the recipient's (patient) serum with donor cells ("major crossmatch") is required because it is the best available way to detect antibodies in the patient serum that might damage transfused red cells and cause hemolytic transfusion reactions.
Also known as Major Crossmatch Gel Card Method.
Test Preparation
No special preparation is needed for Major Crossmatch Gel Card Method Blood. Inform your doctor if you are on any medications or have any underlying medical conditions or allergies before undergoing Major Crossmatch Gel Card Method Blood. Your doctor depending on your condition will give specific instructions.
Understanding your test results
| Gender | Age groups | Value |
| UNISEX | All age groups | Agglutination indicates incompatibility |