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New Developments in the P1PK, GLOB, KX, XG and Diego Blood Group Systems
Program Code:
9412-TC
Date:
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Time:
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
EST
DIRECTOR
:
Mr. Gregory Halverson, BS, MT(ASCP)SBB, DLM, Asst. Director - Immunohematology Reference Lab, Hoxworth Blood Center
MODERATOR
:
Mr. Gregory Halverson, BS, MT(ASCP)SBB, DLM, Asst. Director - Immunohematology Reference Lab, Hoxworth Blood Center
SPEAKER
(S):
Jill Storry, PhD, FIBMS, Region Skne
The X factor: blood groups encoded or controlled by the X chromosome,,,,
Martin Olsson, MD, PhD
Current status of P1, Pk and Glob Blood Group Systems
Joyce Poole, FRCPath, Reference Manager, IBGRL
The Diego Blood Group System - Frontline News
Description
There are many new discoveries made every year in the field of blood groups as they are related to transfusion and aspects of finding compatible blood. This program will provide up-to-date information about new blood group alleles, antigens and testing protocols and will address issues relating to blood transfusion and screening for compatible blood in each of the blood group systems presented in this program.
LEARNER OUTCOMES:
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Describe the effect of X-borne GATA-1 mutations on blood group antigen expression.
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Discover new molecular practices and implications for safe blood transfusions.
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Discover the blood group carrier protein structure and function.
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Discuss new findings in each of the blood group systems.
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.