1. past tense of crossmatch; to test the compatibility of blood or tissue samples from a donor and recipient before transfusion or transplant
Usage: medical/technical

1. having undergone a crossmatch test; confirmed as compatible between donor and recipient
Usage: medical/technical

Examples

• The blood samples were crossmatched before the transfusion procedure began.
• The surgeon confirmed that the donor organ had been crossmatched with the recipient.
• All units must be crossmatched in the laboratory to ensure patient safety.
• The crossmatched blood was ready for immediate use in the operating room.
• Negative crossmatched results indicated the tissues were compatible for transplant.