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form. Group O Rh-negative packed cells could be issued in approximately 5 to 10 minutes. • ABO and Rh type-specific blood requires an “Emergency Transfusion Release” form and a specimen to be drawn, processed, and typed. This request takes approximately 20 to 25 minutes. • A full crossmatch for blood takes approximately 50 to 65 minutes. ................
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