This course will introduce the participant to a strategy to investigate serological problems systematically and appropriately so that safe blood transfusions can be administered in a timely manner.

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

• Describe four general steps in problem solving.
• Appreciate the non serological information which may help to guide the direction of investigation.
• Understand the basic rules and limitations of antibody identification.
• List the possible causes of inconclusive antibody identification.
• List the common strategies used to explain and to further investigate complex antibody problems.
• Understand the use of proteolytic enzymes and chemicals to modify red cells membrane in complex serological investigation.
• Conduct a thorough laboratory investigation to panagglutination due to alloantibody(ies).
• Work with customers (patient and patient’s family members, doctors and nurses) on clinical management of patients with antibody to high incidence antigen.
• Appreciate the need to learn the characteristics of both red cell antigens and their corresponding antibodies of blood group systems to solve problems in unusual or complicated cases.

Who will be your instructor?

Eric Ching, ART, MT (ASCP) SBB

• The MODE course Routine and “Not-So-Routine” Methods in Transfusion Science (CSMLS #9834-10) is a prerequisite

• 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: February 2010

Related Categories for this course

• MODE
• New
• Transfusion Science