Cell Salvage Alloantibodies — FRCA Final MCQ
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Correct answer: A — Yes — autologous blood, alloantibodies irrelevant
Cell salvage returns patient's own washed RBCs. Alloantibodies (anti-Kell) are irrelevant — salvaged cells are autologous. Particularly valuable when compatible donor blood is difficult to obtain. Contraindications: malignancy (relative), contamination, sickle cell (relative).
Reference: NICE – 2023 – NG24 Blood transfusion; Cell Salvage Action Group – 2023