Rapid blood type test performance study
This study is testing two new devices (INSTI and TruPlex) that quickly determine a person's blood type from a small finger-prick sample of blood. It is designed to see how well these rapid tests work compared to standard methods. Participating could help ensure people with rare or uncommon blood types receive compatible blood, which is vital for safe transfusions.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years of age or older
- You can read and speak English or Spanish
- You are willing to provide small blood samples from a finger prick and a small sample from your arm
- You have not received a blood transfusion in the last 4 months
- You do not have a bleeding disorder and are not on blood-thinning medications (e.g., warfarin, heparin)
- You have no other condition that might make the blood draw unsafe or difficult to complete the study procedures (e.g., acute illness)
- Possibly, you have a documented rare blood type (ABO subgroup or RhD variant)
- You are able to give informed consent on your own behalf.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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