Human errors in manual techniques for ABO/D grouping are associated with potentially lethal outcomes.
H MistryD PolesA WattPaula H B Bolton-Maggsnull nullPublished in: Transfusion medicine (Oxford, England) (2019)
Where manual testing cannot be avoided, results should be confirmed using automated techniques as soon as possible, and a back-up process should be available 24/7. SHOT data confirm that manual interventions are prone to human error, especially in transcription and interpretation, and demonstrate a continuing need for appropriate serological knowledge and understanding by transfusion laboratory staff to underpin safety provided by automation and information technology (IT).