A clinical case of an error in immunohematology: incorrect donor blood compatibility test leading to acute hemolytic transfusion reaction.
Rubric ⚠ Error in the Immunohematology Department.
❗ In one hospital, a clinical laboratory diagnostics physician incorrectly performed a donor blood compatibility test before transfusion. As a result, the patient received an incompatible blood group, which led to the development of an acute hemolytic reaction. The patient was saved but experienced severe complications.
✅ We also recommend reading this post about an error in 2018 in Miass on the topic.
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