What To Do About Weak D
Program Code: 074571
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
2:00 PM to 3:30 PM (ET)

MODERATOR
Teresa Harris, MT(ASCP)SBB; CQA, CQIA (ASQ), American Red Cross

SPEAKERS
W. John Judd, FIBMS, MIBiol, University of Michigan

DESCRIPTION
Weak D and partial D are not equivalent, both have different ramifications in patient and donor testing. This session will highlight the different protocols for weak D testing in the patient and donor populations. Current Rh typing reagent react differently with the partial and weak D phenotypes. Discussion will include strategies to prevent alloimmunization in the partial D patients and the impact of those strategies on the blood supply. Case studies will be presented to highlight the discussion.