MLAB 2301 - Immunohematology/Blood Bank

Credit hours: 3

Prerequisites: Program Restriction-Enrollment limited to students admitted to the MLT program.

Course Description:
The theory and practice of blood group antigens and antibodies, donor selection, and component therapy. Topics include: ABO grouping, Rh typing, cross matching, antibody screening and identification, quality control, donor screening, component preparation, hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn, autoimmune hemolytic anemias, and adverse effects of transfusion.

Student Learning Outcomes:
The student will:

Explain basic immunology and immunohematology.
Analyze blood grouping discrepancies.
Evaluate and perform pretransfusion testing and indicate the possible effects of transfusion.
Demonstrate the identification of an unexpected antibody.
Appraise the results of a haemolytic disease of the newborn workup.
Identify and understand the use of various blood components.
Indicate the proper protocol for the release of various blood components and products.
Discuss and demonstrate quality assurance practices for a clinical laboratory.
Develop trouble-shooting skills.
Exhibit professionalism, self-motivation, and responsibility.