AUTOMATED BLOOD GROUPING BY GEL TECHNOLOGY

The ID-Sampler II, an automated liquid handling system, is designed sp ecifically for use with current gel technology. It was found to be rel iable, easy to use and fully alarmed, making it a 'walk-away' instrume nt. Over a three-month period samples for ABO/Rh(D) grouping, antibody screening and compatibility testing were tested in parallel with our routine microtitre plate and gel techniques. No ABO/Rh(D) errors occur red on the automated system and antibody screening results were compar able to our routine methods.