Transfusion reaction

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Classification

A classification has been proposed byt the American Association of Blood Banks (AABB).[1] In addition, the classification below is based on ICD9.

Febrile, nonhemolytic transfusion reaction (FNHTR)

ABO incompatibility reaction

ICD9: 999.6

This reaction usually causes acute hemolysis.

Rh incompatibility reaction

ICD9: 999.7

This reaction usually causes delayed hemolysis.

Transfusion related acute lung injury (TRALI)

ICD9: 518.7

This is an acute reaction.


References

  1. Sanders RP, Geiger TL, Heddle N, Pui CH, Howard SC (April 2007). "A revised classification scheme for acute transfusion reactions". Transfusion 47 (4): 621–8. DOI:10.1111/j.1537-2995.2007.01163.x. PMID 17381620. Research Blogging.