
Administration of Rh Immune Globulin (RhoGAM, RhIG) to Prevent Alloimmunization After Administering Platelets from an Rh-Positive Donor to an Rh-Negative Patient
Specialty: | Clinical Laboratory Hematology Oncology |
Objective: | |
ICD-10: | |
Description: | Sometimes it is necessary to transfuse platelets from an Rh-positive donor to an Rh-negative recipient. The amount of red blood cells in a platelet pool is sufficient to alloimmunize the patient, especially if multiple units are given. Rh Immune Globulin (RhoGAM, RhIG) can be given to prevent alloimmunization. |
To read more or access our algorithms and calculators, please log in or register.