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Estimated Times for Blood Bank to Release Units of Red Blood Cells
| Test/Product | Time to Completion |
|---|---|
| O− | Immediate |
| ABO and Rh typing | 10 min |
| Type and screen | 15 min |
| Type and crossmatch | 45 min |
| Leukocyte-reduced PRBCs | Typically performed at the time of blood collection or at the bedside using a filter |
| Irradiated PRBCs | 10 min |
Abbreviation: PRBCs, packed red blood cells.
