BLOOD GROUPING TEST, anti A (BIOSCOT), 10 ml, dropper bot.
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BLOOD GROUPING TEST, anti A (BIOSCOT)
Definition
ABO reagents contain immunoglobulins used for the blood group typing by determining the presence or absence of A and/or B antigens on the red cells.
The anti-A immunoglobulins are capable of binding to specific antigenes. This reagent is intended to be used in testing a clinical specimen for group A red blood cell antigens, using an agglutination method (clumping).
Used together with the anti-B, anti-AB, anti Rh D and Rhesus negative blood grouping reagents.
Specifications
Components
- Murine monoclonal antibodies
- preservative agent: 0.1% (w/v) sodium azide
Technical specifications
- Blue reagent
- Labellised dropping bottles
Packaging & Labelling
10 x10 ml dropper bottles intended for about 150-200 tests each
Instructions for use
Please follow the procedure as detailed in the ‘MSF Blood transfusion guideline, 2019” or follow the instructions in the leaflet using the slide or tile technique using anti-coagulated whole blood.
Perform the agglutination test on an opaline plate or a porcelain tile, or in default of this, on a slide.
Storage
- Keep refrigerated between 2 and 8ºC
- Do not freeze
- Shelf life: 36 months
- Not to be used beyond expiry date
- Close the bottle tightly after each use to prevent bacterial contaminations (causing the deterioration of the serum-test). In case of doubt concerning the serum-test validity, perform a check on a known blood, fresh or kept in good conditions (2 - 8ºC).
MSF requirements
The 5 reagents for blood grouping (anti-AB, anti-A, anti-B, anti Rh D, Rhesus negative control) must all come from the same manufacturer. This is the reason why we close the article to 1 manufacturer.