RHD Genotyping for Beginners
Author: Lynsi Rahorst, MHPE, MLS(ASCP)SBBCM
P.A.C.E. #: 212-042-23
Objectives:
- Define RHD allele and discuss the effect alleles have on the RhD protein expressed on RBCS.
- Describe five categories of RHD alleles: conventional, null, alleles encoding weak D, alleles encoding partial D, DEL.
- List different indications for RHD genotyping.
Level of Instruction: Intermediate
P.A.C.E. Contact Hours: 1.0
Chronic Transfusion Therapy Program
Authors: Nancy Van Buren, MD & Kay Stephens, MLS(ASCP)SH
P.A.C.E. #: 212-044-23
Objectives:
- Explain the etiology of sickle cell disease and discuss the transfusion options and transfusion complications in this population.
- Identify the American Society of Hematology (ASH) 2020 guidelines for transfusion support for sickle cell disease.
- Discuss the role of genotyping and antigen-matched blood for patients with sickle cell disease in a chronic transfusion therapy program.
Level of Instruction: Intermediate
P.A.C.E. Contact Hours: 1.0
ABO Discrepancies
Authors: Lynsi Rahorst, MHPE, MLS(ASCP)SBBCM and Kay Stephens, MLS(ASCP)SH
P.A.C.E. #: 212-043-23
Objectives:
- Describe characteristics of the ABO blood group system, including antigens, antibodies and genetics.
- Identify and describe several causes of ABO discrepancies.
- List techniques used to resolve ABO discrepancies and arrive at appropriate ABO interpretations based on laboratory results.
Level of Instruction: Intermediate
P.A.C.E. Contact Hours: 1.0
Organization Name: New York Blood Center Enterprises
Contact Name: Lynsi Rahorst ([email protected])
New York Blood Center Enterprises is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS P.A.C.E. Program.