Why We Do What We Do: Serologic Testing
Program Code: 5123-TC
Saturday, October 20, 2007
2:00 PM to 5:30 PM (ET)

MODERATOR
Lieta Maffei, CHE, MT(ASCP)SBB, San Diego Blood Bank

SPEAKERS
W. John Judd, FIBMS, MIBiol, University of Michigan Hospitals
Theresa Downs, MT(ASCP)SBB, CQA(ASQ), University of Michigan Health System
Debra Bailey, MT(ASCP)SBB
Susan Johnson, MSTM, MT(ASCP)SBB, BloodCenter of Wisconsin

DESCRIPTION
This session will review why ABO, Rh, and antibody detection testing is performed as part of compatibility testing and what we are detecting in these tests. It will also address crossmatch testing in different situations. At the end of the presentations, there will be a lively panel discussion by the faculty on the topics presented and any questions the attendees may have.