Case 17

1. Presented by Eric A. Gehrie, MD and prepared by Lorraine N. Blagg, MA, MLS(ASCP)SBB

Clinical Vignette

An adult patient with newly diagnosed leukemia has been admitted for neutropenic fever (39.0 °C) for the past two weeks. The patient has been transfused eleven ABO compatible RBCs during this admission. The patient has been transfused eleven ABO compatible RBCs during this admission.

Laboratory Results:





Transfusion Medicine results:

Upon admission:

  • ABO/Rh type: B Pos

  • Antibody Screen: Negative


Current:





Question:
Given the patient's history and laboratory findings, what additional testing would be appropriate?