Transfusion
Transfusion science deals with the collection, testing, production and supply of the medicines made from blood that are used in clinical transfusion settings. The RCPAQAP Transfusion EQA offers various programs and modules covering the testing scope of routine immunohematology and blood group serology laboratories.
Blood Grouping & Antibody Screen Program
EDTA whole blood – 2 x 4 mL provided to assess blood grouping only or antibody screen and identification (optional)
Frequency / Number of samples
6 surveys / 2 samples per survey
Tests
Blood grouping, Antibody Screen/Identification – Optional
Foeto Maternal Haemorrhage Estimation
EDTA whole blood – 2 x 2 mL provided to assess percentage and volume of foetal cells and the number of anti-D vials
Frequency / Number of samples
4 surveys / 2 samples per survey
Tests
Foetal Maternal Haemorrhage Estimation
General Transfusion Program – Antibody Titre Module
Plasma – 2 mL provided to assess the level of anti-D titre in the sample
Frequency / Number of samples
4 surveys / 1 sample per survey
Tests
Anti-D Titre
General Transfusion Program – Basic Compatibility Module
EDTA whole blood – 4 mL & 2 or 3 Red cell samples – 2 mL provided. This program is based on various clinical scenarios. Based on the clinical scenario, participants are required to perform blood group, antibody screen, DAT and crossmatch
Frequency / Number of samples
6 surveys / Varied samples per survey
Tests
Blood grouping, Antibody screen, Crossmatch/ compatibility testing, DAT
General Transfusion Program – General Compatibility Module
EDTA whole blood – 4 mL & 2 or 3 Red cell – 2 mL provided. This program is based on various clinical scenarios. Based on the clinical scenario, participants are required to perform blood group, antibody screen, identification, phenotyping, DAT, eluate and crossmatch
Frequency / Number of samples
6 surveys / Varied samples per survey
Tests
Blood grouping, Antibody screen, Antibody identification, Crossmatch/ compatibility testing, Phenotyping, DAT, Elution studies
General Transfusion Program – Phenotyping Module
Red cells – 4 mL provided to assess on results for antisera held in laboratories
Frequency / Number of samples
4 surveys / 1 sample per survey
Tests
Extended Red Cell Antigen Phenotyping
Individual Assessment Program
EDTA whole blood – 2 x 6 mL provided to assess blood grouping, antibody screen and identification (optional). Three operators can return results.
Frequency / Number of samples
6 surveys / 2 samples per survey
Tests
Blood grouping, Antibody Screen/Identification – Optional
Individual Assessment Program (up to 3 participants results can be submitted per survey)
Snake Venom Detection
A dry swab provided for detection of Australian snake venom
Frequency / Number of samples
1 survey / 1 sample per survey
Tests
Snake Venom Detection
Transfusion Competency Program – Antibody Identification Module (Overseas participants only)
EDTA whole blood – 4 mL provided to assess antibody identification
Frequency / Number of samples
6 surveys / 1 sample per survey
Tests
Antibody identification
Transfusion Competency Program – Antibody Screen Module (Overseas participants only)
EDTA whole blood – 4 mL provided to assess antibody screen
Frequency / Number of samples
6 surveys / 1 sample per survey
Tests
Antibody Screen
Transfusion Competency Program – Blood Grouping Module (Overseas participants only)
EDTA whole blood – 4 mL & 2 red cells 2 mL provided to assess blood grouping
Frequency / Number of samples
6 surveys / 3 samples per survey
Tests
Blood Grouping
Transfusion Competency Program – Crossmatching / Compatibility Testing Module (Overseas participants only)
2 red cell donor units – 2 mL provided to assess crossmatching
Frequency / Number of samples
6 surveys / 2 samples per survey
Tests
Crossmatching / Compatibility Testing
