To "D" or Not to "D": Controversy Continues
Program Code: 094593
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
2:00 PM to 3:30 PM (ET)

MODERATOR
Janet Vincent, MS, (ASCP)SBB, University of Texas Medical Branch

SPEAKERS
Beth Hartwell, MD, Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center
Jayanna Slayten, MS, MT(ASCP)SBB, Indiana Blood Center

DESCRIPTION
After reviewing the challenges of the D antigen for the donor and patient, the speakers will present the ways some facilities handle these situations. Problems for the physician, donor, patient, and hospital transfusion service will be discussed, and suggested solutions will be described.