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Not sure if this helps, but
A lot depends on the rules of the transfusion site. At the place where I received most of my transfusions, I learned that the overall time was reduced if I went in the day before for the "type and cross" if I was receiving red blood (not required for platelets). Otherwise, they would do it when I arrived for the transfusion, and that added a lot of wait time.
Another center I went to a couple of times wanted a type and cross for platelets, too.
I think having someone there with you the first time is a good idea. They'll probably be bored, but that's what you want!
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Male, 56, dx Nov2006 VSAA (BMA:0%). Responded to ATG/CsA/Prednisone/Neupogen Dec 2006, but relapsed in June 2007. Counts are responding to using CsA 200mg bid alone since Jun 2008. Last PRBC tx: Jul 2008.
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