Course Outline
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- Panel Review
- Scenario
- Blood Bank Workup
- Which of the following could be used to describe an antibody reacting with all reagent cells of a panel, rather than individual cells?
- Warm Autoantibodies
- Warm Autoantibody Workup
- Elution
- Adsorption
- Transfusion Recommendations
- Crossmatch and Transfusion
- Which technique removes antibodies that are attached to the surface of red blood cells?
- Cold Autoantibodies
- Conclusion
- References
Additional Information
Level of Instruction: Intermediate
Intended Audience: Medical laboratory scientists, medical laboratory technicians, laboratory supervisors, and laboratory managers. This course is also appropriate for MLS and MLT students and pathology residents.
Author Information: Laurie Flood, BS, MLS(ASCP)CM currently works as the Laboratory Coordinator for Lehigh Valley Physician Group in Allentown, PA.
The author has no conflict of interest to disclose.
Reviewer Information:
Joshua J. Cannon, MS, MLS(ASCP)CMSHCM received his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Science from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA. He holds Medical Laboratory Scientist and Specialist in Hematology certifications through the ASCP Board of Certification. He was a professor at Thomas Jefferson University for seven years before transitioning into his current role as Education Developer at MediaLab by Vastian. His areas of expertise and professional passions include clinical hematology and interprofessional education.
Laurie Bjerklie, MA, MLS(ASCP)
CM is a Lead Education Developer. She earned a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science from the University of North Dakota and an M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction from Saint Xavier University. She has over 15 years of experience in higher education and has held program director and faculty positions in both MLT and MLS programs.
