What are some pre-transfusion tests that should be performed?

"In patients with autoantibodies requiring regular transfusion, close matching of transfused red cells with the patient's own phenotype, to manage risk of transfusion reactions, may be used as a basis by scientists and clinicians to assess, and potentially reduce, the required frequency of testing."

To ensure patient safety, there are some tests that should be ordered before a transfusion is initiated. If a patient is given a blood type that is not compatible, it could cause death. The interviewer wants to know that you understand the importance of these tests.

"Pre-transfusion tests are crucial for the safety of a patient. A few tests that are performed include: cross-match test between patient's serum/plasma and donor red cell, ABO group and Rh factor determination."