Build your problem-solving skills as you relate clinical information to explain certain serological problems. You will learn how to resolve ABO/Rh discrepancies, analyze reaction patterns of a positive antibody screen and to formulate a plan to investigate alloantibody to a high indicence antigen. You will also consider the pathogenicity of autoantibodies and differentiate warm-reacting and cold-reacting autoantibodies as you conduct laboratory investigations of these antibodies.

At the completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

• Look for and make use of clinical information to explain certain serological problems
• Resolve common ABO/Rh discrepancies
• Understand the principle of unexpected antibody detection
• Use different additives and red cell membrane modification to enhance antibody detection
• Understand the principle and limitations of antibody identification using a panel of reagent red cells
• Use three basic steps in antibody identification
• Understand the pathogenicity of autoantibodies
• Differentiate warm-reacting and cold-reacting autoantibodies
• Understand the principles of laboratory investigations of autoantibodies

Who will be your instructor?

Eric Ching, ART, MT(ASCP)SBB

• Required Equipment: Computer with at least 500 MB of RAM and internet access to write the exam

Other course details:

• Work at your own pace - you set the schedule. Your studies are supported by the author/instructor, self-assessment exercise and your learning is evaluated by an invigilated quiz (you choose the place and time).
• New! Online computer exam available through E-Learning Society.
• Individuals registered in a self-paced course must complete the course within 12 months of registration. After 12 months the registration will expire. No refund will be provided for expired registrations.
• Course last reviewed/revised: May 2008

Related Categories for this course

• MODE
• Transfusion Science