23EL-827 On-Demand eCast: Genotype Matching and Best Recommendations for Transfusion

Live Program Date: Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Program Number: 23EL-827

Educational Track: Technical/Clinical
Topics: Blood Donation & Collection, Patient Transfusion
Intended Audience: Directors, Hospital Blood Banks, Hospitals, Immunohematology Reference Labs (IRL’s), Laboratory Staff, Managers/Supervisors, Medical Directors, Physicians, Residents/Fellows, Scientists, Students (MD, MT, SBB), Technologists, Transfusion Safety Officers
Teaching Level: Intermediate

Faculty
(titles and affiliations at the time of the live program)
Director/Moderator: David Unold, MD, Health Sciences Associate Clinical Professor, UC Davis, Sacramento, CA
Speaker: Sunitha Vege, MS, Technical Director, Genomics Laboratory, New York Blood Center, New York, NY

Program Description
Red cell genotyping is a powerful tool in transfusion medicine. The DNA testing can be used to obtain an extended predicted antigen profile on patients, identify those with altered alleles, and aid in resolution of difficult antibody workups. Genotyping of donors can improve the availability and selection of suitable units for transfusion. This program will explore the application of patient red cell genotype testing and current and future donor genotyping strategies. These approaches will also be illustrated through case studies.

Learning Objectives
After participating in this educational activity, participants should be able to:

• List the common indications for performing red cell genotyping in transfusion medicine.
• Discuss the role of genotype matching in reducing alloimmunization, especially in patients receiving chronic transfusions.
• Review case studies of genotype testing and matching of patients with multiple antibodies and altered alleles.

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