Geek Squad for Blood Banking: Metrology
Program Code: 094602
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
2:00 PM to 3:30 PM (ET)

MODERATOR
Veronica Lewis, MS, MT(ASCP)SBB, Rush University

SPEAKERS
Charles Van Nort, MT(ASCP) Director, Validation & Equipment Management, Technical Services, American Red Cross, American Red Cross
David Owens, American Red Cross Biomedical Services

DESCRIPTION
Weight, volume, time, and temperature measurements are essential to blood bank and transfusion service operation. Applied metrology concerns the application of measurement science to manufacturing and industry ensuring the suitability of measurement instruments, their calibration, and quality control of measurements. This program introduces the fundamentals of metrology as it applies to blood banking. AABB and FDA regulatory requirements will be reviewed. Types of metrology equipment used in blood banks and transfusion service laboratories will be described. Methods to ensure appropriate calibration and accuracy for blood banks will be discussed.