Investigation of Acute Transfusion Reactions

This chapter provides an algorithmic approach for the clinical management and laboratory investigation of transfusion reactions. Acute transfusion reactions can usually be placed into some of the following categories: acute haemolysis (AHTR); transfusion‐related acute lung injury (TRALI); and febrile nonhaemolytic reactions (FNHTR). There are other types of reactions that can occur following the acute period, including delayed haemolytic …