Evaluation of immunohematologic routine methods using the new erythrocyte‐magnetized technology on the QWALYS 2 system

BACKGROUND: QWALYS 2 is a fully automated system for ABO/D grouping, Rh phenotyping, K typing, and antibody screening (ABS). Its new erythrocyte‐magnetized technology (EMT) is based on the use of magnetic nanoparticles and avoids centrifugation and washing steps.

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