MODERATOR
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SPEAKER
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Donald R. Branch, MT(ASCP)SBB, PhD, Scientist, Canadian Blood Services
George Garratty, PhD, FRCPath, Scientific Director, American Red Cross Blood Services
Serum reacts, plasma does not: ulcerative colitis — accomplice or innocent bystander?
John Moulds, MT(ASCP)SBB, Director Scientific Support Services, LifeShare Blood Centers
Not a rush to judgement:; 30 years of clues
Description
Experts in the field of immunohematology will present cases; some of which took 30+ years to resolve and others that remain unresolved. These unique cases include antibodies demonstrating unusual activity, negative results where positive ones are anticipated and the inability to identiy blood group systems using only red cell serology. Participants will have time for open discussion of the cases.
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Demonstrate how molecular techniques can be used to resolve complex serological problems.
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Discuss how pretransfsuion testing may or may not relate to in vivo survival of transfused red cells.
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Outline a reasonable timeline for the resolution of uniques cases.
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.