[Chirley]

Hi, I had a 3 unit blood transfusion today. The lab didn't do a Hb with the cross match so I don't know what my pre transfusion level was.

One hour after the end of my last unit of blood the Hb level showed 85. I know I felt bad before the transfusion but I don't think my Hb would have been in the 50s.

How long does it take to get an accurate Hb level post transfusion? Should it show an immediate increase? The result also said I had NRBCs, burr cells, stomatocytes and elongated cells. Could this be a sign of haemolysis?

I'm a bit disappointed (worried) about the speed and severity of my transfusion dependence. The Nurse Manager mentioned having another transfusion next week. I really don't want weekly transfusions. My liver is already unhappy.

Regards

Chirley