Use of Chemicals in Antibody Identification
Program Code: 104624
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
2:00 PM to 3:30 PM (ET)

MODERATOR
Monica LaSarre, MT(ASCP)SBB, Bonfils Blood Center

SPEAKERS
Peggy Spruell, MT(ASCP)SBB , Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center
Susan Johnson, MSTM, MT(ASCP)SBB, BloodCenter of Wisconsin

DESCRIPTION
In resolving the cause of a positive red cell antibody screen, many tools are employed as part of the antibody identification process. Use of chemicals to denature or enhance the expression of selected red cell antigens can be one such tool. This presentation will cover not only the principle of chemical use in enhancing or denaturing red cell antigens, but will explore case studies where use of chemicals aided in successful identification of a red cell antibody.