Cross matching is used to check the compatibility of a donor and recipient's blood. Although it does not tell us the exact blood type, it does tell us whether or not there will be a reaction to the blood. Cross matching is an important but straightforward and very effective process:Simply send a sample of your patient's blood to Idexx Laboratories with the completed cross match request formPlease contact us to advise that you require the cross matching service and provide details of the recipient (failure to inform us will delay cross matching)We will then send aliquots of blood from 6 donated units of Packed Red Blood Cells (PRBC)Idexx Laboratories will cross match your patient's blood with the 6 donated units and send the results to both PBB and your practice. If we receive the results by 4pm, we will be able to send the requested compatible PRBC on a next day delivery or in urgent cases using our same day service.The cost for us to send aliquots is £12.38 and for Idexx to cross match is £51.70; excluding VAT and delivery.Delivery costs (ex VAT) vary:Next Day (Monday - Thursday) - Before 12 noon – £28.63 (if available in your area)Next Day (Monday - Thursday) - Before 10.30am - £32.42Next Day (Monday - Thursday) - Before 9am - £38.56Next Day Saturday Delivery - £58.09 We can offer the same day delivery at approximately £1.00 per mile. Please contact us for more information and a quote.
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