Question

BIOLOGY GRADE 8:
Explain why blood group of a recipient must be determined first before blood transfusion is proceeded?

Answer 1

Answer:

Before a blood transfusion, two blood tests known as a "type and cross match" are done. First, the recipient's blood type is determined, ex. their ABO type and Rh D status. ... Therefore, a "cross match" is done to ensure that the donor RBCs actually do match against the recipient's serum.