MODERATOR
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SPEAKER
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Beth Hartwell, MD, Medical Director, Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center
To "D" or Not to "D": Controversy Continues
Jayanna Slayten, MS, MT(ASCP)SBB, IRL Manager, SBB Program Education Coordinator, Indiana Blood Center
Description
After reviewing the challenges of the D antigen for the donor and patient, the speakers will present the ways some facilities handle these situations. Problems for the physician, donor, patient, and hospital transfusion service will be discussed, and suggested solutions will be described.
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Describe the unique challenges of typing for the D antigen in patients and Donors
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Outline the procedures used in D typing in different settings
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Relate the controversies from the view of the physician, donor/patient and transfusion service.
CE Category | CE Value |
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California Clinical Laboratory Personnel |
1.5 |
California Nurse |
1.8 |
Florida Laboratory Personnel |
1.8 |
General Attendee |
1.5 |
Physician |
1.5 |
Please note: Continuing education (CE) credit is available for online offerings only. Individuals that purchase CD-ROMs will not receive CE credit for the programs they view.