Which of the following is NOT a service capability of ordinary blood banks as per AO 2008-008?

The service capabilities of ordinary blood banks primarily involve the handling of blood components for transfusion purposes. Under the guidelines outlined in Administrative Order (AO) 2008-008, ordinary blood banks are defined by specific functions they are equipped to perform.

Testing for transfusion-transmitted infections, while a critical component of overall blood safety, is typically reserved for higher-level facilities, like regional or national blood centers, where extensive testing capabilities and specialized personnel are available. Ordinary blood banks focus on more immediate tasks related to blood transfusion safety for compatibility and immediate testing needs.

On the other hand, compatibility testing, investigation of transfusion reactions, and antibody screening are all integral functions that ordinary blood banks are trained and equipped to carry out. These services ensure that the blood products are safe and effectively matched to recipients during the transfusion process.