Serofuge or Immunofuge

- special centrifuges used predominantly in blood

banking.
- They are of a fixed speed and utilize an angle-head
carrier for the tubes. The force exerted on the cells in
the serofuge is not so great that excessive manipulation
is necessary to resuspend the cell button. The angle
head permits the cells to stream towards the bottom of
the tube at an angle along the side of the tube,
permitting easy resuspension of the cells.
37oC Heat Block or Waterbath
- used to provide a constant temperature when testing for
warm-reacting antibodies. The temperature must be
checked each time tubes are set into them to incubate. A
tube placed in a waterbath will reach 37oC faster than
one placed in a dry heat block; therefore incubation
times are generally 5-10 minutes longer when using dry
heat blocks. Waterbaths tend to produce more even heat
distribution than dry heat blocks.
Magnifying lenses
- are used to magnify or make the object viewed appear
bigger to observe it more clearly.
Microscope slides
- are important tools for examining specimens under a
microscope.
- used to prepare and hold a specimen for examination
under a microscope.
- Flat slides are used most of the time. Concave slides are
used for larger specimens and when examining pond
water.
Microscope
- a microscope is used in a laboratory to determine the
amount or number of analytes (measured substances)
present in a specimen, such as blood, urine, or stool.
- A microscope is an optical instrument consisting of a
lens or combination of lenses for enlarging images of
objects. It is typically used in a laboratory to view
objects that are not visible to the naked eye.
Rh typing box
- This compact, economical slide warmer is used for
blood typing, Rh determinations, warming slides for
gram stain, tissue typing and reading enzyme antibody
screens in microplate. It has a soft fluorescent, glare-
free light and a built-in temperature indicator for easy,
accurate monitoring of the viewing area that adjusts
easily to compensate for ambient temperature changes.
The Rh slide reaches temperatures of 37 to 39C in two
minutes, eliminating wasted heat-up time. The view box
can be gently rocked using the large knob on the
support cradle. The aluminum case is sturdy and easy-
to-clean, and the unit includes a three-wire cord and
plug.
- will hasten the agglutination reaction.

Serological albumin
- enhance the sensitivity of the indirect antiglobulin test
for some antibody specificities.
Anti-N (lectin)
- reagent is used to determine the presence of the N
antigen on human red cells
Anti- B
- This reagent is a monoclonal antibody solution intended
for determination of red blood cells having B antigen on
the surface, who are categorized as B group individual
Anti-human globulin (AHG)
- is antisera that contains antibodies directed against
human globulins (antibodies and complement) such as IgG
and/or C3. Although many types exist, there are two basic
categories: polyspecific and monospecific.
- Polyspecific this antisera is used in direct
antiglobulin testing (DAT) to test the in vivo attachment of
IgG or complement on the surface of the red cell. It
contains both anti-IgG and anti-C3 antibodies.
- Monospecific this antisera is used to differentiate
between IgG coated and complement coated red cells when
the DAT is positive (from above). Anti-IgG AHG can be
polyclonal (may not be specific for heavy chains) or
monoclonal (from a single source).
Anti-M
- is a fairly common naturally occurring antibody with
rarely causing hemolytic transfusion reactions or
hemolytic disease of the newborn.
Anti A
- Anti-A reagent for the detection of the relevant antigen
in human red cells and saliva has been developed.
Anti-D
- tested against red blood cells that have the D antigen,
producing strong agglutination