MLAB-2431 Immunohematology

This course covers the study of blood antigens and antibodies. It presents quality control, basic laboratory technique and safety. Includes the principles, procedures and clinical significance of test results in genetics, blood group systems and pretransfusion testing, adverse effects of transfusions, donor selection and components, and hemolytic disease of the newborn. Lec 2, Lab 6, Cr 4

Credits

4

Prerequisite

MLAB-2434, MLAB-1335, MLAB-1331, MLAB-1311

Outcomes

  1. Apply principles of safety, quality assurance and quality control in Immunohematology.
  2. Evaluate specimen acceptability.
  3. Describe blood group genetics, characteristics of the blood group systems, and the principles of immunology as they relate to immunohematology.
  4. List the requirements for the donation of blood.
  5. Describe the preparation, storage, and use of blood components.
  6. Evaluate laboratory test results.
  7. Select additional procedures to be performed.
  8. Correlate test results with patient conditions.
  9. Describe the principles of and perform routine blood bank tests.