P.A.C.E. submission: eLearning Courses


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.