Abstract:A crossmatch test between patient and donor’s blood must be carried out before blood transfusion. However, not all crossmatched blood will be transfused to the patient. This indicates inappropriate distribution of blood products, blood wastage, inaccessibility of blood for emergency patients, increased costs, and increased workload for staff. Crossmatch to Transfusion Ratio (C/T Ratio) is used as an indicator to determine the efficiency of blood use and can serve as a guide to anticipate excessive blood demand… Show more
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