Autologous blood provides the safest possible transfusion for the patient.
Listed below are the most important advantages and disadvantages of autologous blood. Advantages Prevent transfusion-transmitted diseases. Obtain compatible blood for patients with alloantibodies. Stimulate donor-patient's hematopoietic mechanisms. Disadvantages Adverse reactions to donation Unnecessary loss of the blood units if the operation is postponed or transfusion not needed.