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What is a major cause of transfusion-related fatality? - Clerical Error, resulting in ABO incorrect typing. Most common error clerical error? - Mis-identification of the recipient of transfusion Specimen Collection Requirements (Identification) - Wristband identification must be compared with the requisition form. what must be on the requisition form? - - Intended recipients full name - Unique hospital identification number - Specimen collection date & time When should the wristband identifier be removed? - Never, only some exceptions (Severe burns, Neonates, Amputees) Diluted samples - Venous samples should not be drawn above I.V. line. Diluted samples can give false negative results. Hemolysis and sample collection - Hemolysis should be avoided in Blood Bank Samples. Hemolysis can mask in vitro Ag-Ab complement activation. Sample Labeling - Sample must be labeled before they leave the recipient bedside. Storage requirements for Blood bank samples - Should be kept at 1-6 C, stored for a minimum of 7 days after transfusion