RBC Genotyping - Molecular Testing
Program Code: 094601
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
2:00 PM to 3:30 PM (ET)

MODERATOR
Jennifer Rhamy, MBA, MA, MT(ASCP)SBB, HP, THE JOINT COMMISSION

SPEAKERS
Connie Westoff

DESCRIPTION
The evolution of molecular typing has given the industry new perspectives on the incidence and distribution of the individual antigens within the blood group systems. This program will describe the structure and function of molecules that carry red cell antigens and share what is being uncovered relative to the incidence of variants in different populations. The impact of mutations on the structure of known blood group antigens and implications for the practice of transfusion medicine will be discussed. .