Automated blood grouping by gel technology.
The ID-Sampler II, an automated liquid handling system, is designed specifically for use with current gel technology. It was found to be reliable, easy to use and fully alarmed, making it a 'walk-away' instrument. Over a three-month period samples for ABO/Rh(D) grouping, antibody screening and compatibility testing were tested in parallel with our routine microtitre plate and gel techniques. No ABO/Rh(D) errors occurred on the automated system and antibody screening results were comparable to our routine methods.
Parker
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PI
Haematology Department, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, England, UK.
Scott
Y
Y
McArdle
B
B
Wallis
J P
JP
D000017:ABO Blood-Group System / Q000097:blood; D000906:Antibodies / Q000097:blood; D001788:Blood Grouping and Crossmatching / Q000379:methods*; D005782:Gels; D006801:Humans; D012204:Rh-Hr Blood-Group System / Q000097:blood
D000017:ABO Blood-Group System; D000906:Antibodies; D005782:Gels; D012204:Rh-Hr Blood-Group System