Red cell concentrate (RCC) cryopreservation allows for long-term storage of RCCs with rare phenotypes. Currently, tubing segments are not produced for these frozen units. Pre-transfusion compatibility testing therefore requires thawing and deglycerolization of the whole unit. A study was conducted to demonstrate the feasibility of using segments for compatibility testing, including circumstances where segments would require shipment to a reference laboratory.
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