Organizing the antibody identification process.

Development of an antibody identification summary form requires input from many individuals and must be tailored to the requirements of a specific institution. This form, which provides extensive data, should be as inclusive as possible in compiling patient history, serological results, and implications for transfusion. This well-organized, comprehensive source of patient information facilitates the serological resolution for a patient's antibody and decreases the chances of organizational and communication-related errors.