immunohematology includes serology

Currently there are only two options for processing frozen red cell units and washed units on a licensed device. One of these two instruments are used in blood centers throughout the US that freeze red blood cell units and wash products…

This is the time to show off your blood bank knowledge with your participation in a challenging blood bank game show! In the spirit of friendly competition, multiple-choice questions will be presented to the audience in categories corresponding to the SBB and BB Exam Content Outline…

Sickle cell disease is an inherited red blood disorder characterized by a beta globin gene mutation that can result in potentially life-threatening vaso-occlusive complications…

Minor ABO-incompatible transfusion of plasma containing products has been a necessary and common practice in transfusion medicine…

Many common causes of type discrepancies, such as A subgroups, cold-reactive antibodies, and excess serum protein are well-described in literature and well-taught in curricula…

What do you do when you discover an unexpected antigen typing? Do you investigate history, rule out sample switch, opt for a different serologic technique, or refer for DNA testing? What about when you encounter an antibody of unidentified specificity? Which test do you perform next, and once the a…

Transfusion Medicine, Hemostasis, Apheresis, and Cellular Therapy have been identified as challenging topics for both the examinees attempting the American Board of Pathology examination and pathologists in clinical practice…

Autoantibodies to platelets and red blood cells can be clinically pronounced but serologically difficult to detect…

This is a first in a proposed series where we will look at antibodies to red cell antigens that are more prevalent in different parts of the world. Our journey starts in the Shire (USA) as we encounter antibodies relevant to the area we work in…