BLOOD GROUPING TEST, RHESUS anti D (BIOSCOT), 10ml, dr.bot
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BLOOD GROUPING TEST, RHESUS anti D (BIOSCOT)
Definition
Reagents containing immunoglobulines used in the blood rhesus typing. The immunoglobulins capable of binding to specific antigenic determinants. This reagent is intended to be used in testing a clinical specimen for Rh(D) red blood cell antigens from the rhesus system, using an agglutination method (clumping).
Used together with the anti-A, anti-B, anti-AB and Rhesus negative blood grouping reagents.
Specifications
Components
- Murine monoclonal antibodies, chemical potentiators and bovine material
- Preservative agent: 0.1% (w/v) sodium azide
Technical specifications
- Colorless, limpid reagent
- Labelised dropper bottles
- IgM monoclonal antibody; clone RUM-1
Packaging & Labelling
10 x 10 ml dropper bottles, intended for about 150 - 200 tests
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.
Most examples of D weak and partial D red cells are detected.
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.