Transfusion Reaction
> Reaction of the body to a transfusion of blood that is not compatible with its own blood
> An adverse reaction can range from fever and hives, to renal failure, shock and death

Role of Current Day Laboratory
> Return all transfused packs to Blood Bank full or empty
> Return giving set and attached solutions
> Return post transfusion blood samples (opposite arm)
> Return transfusion sheet with full details of suspected reaction