Session Information
AABB Audioconference Series 2009
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Serological Cases: Ask the Experts
Track : TECHNICAL/CLINICAL
Program Code: 094592
Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Time: 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM  EST
DIRECTOR :
Denise M. Harmening, PhD, MT(ASCP), CLS(NCA), Director of Instruction & Customer Learning, American Red Cross, Heritage Division
MODERATOR :
Denise Harmening, Ph.D.,MT(ASCP)
SPEAKER (S):
Tony Casina, MT(ASCP) SBB, Marketing Manager, Ortho Clinical Diagnostics
Susan Johnson, MSTM, MT(ASCP)SBB, Director, Clinical Education, BloodCenter of Wisconsin
LeeAnn Prihoda, MEd, MT(ASCP)SBB, Director, Quality Labs, Immucor, Inc.
Description
Case studies will be presented to stimulate a question and answer program regarding challenging serological scenarios. Through an interactive process, this program will discuss the similarities and characteristics of common serological testing problems encountered in the blood bank laboratory. The audience is encouraged to share their strategies and suggestions for solving serological testing complications presented through a case history format.

  • 1. At the end of this session participants will be able to compare and contrast similarities and characteristics of solving multiple antibody problems.
  • 2. At the end of this session participants will be able to describe their approach to ABO testing for a hematopoietic stem cell transplantation patients and selection of the appropriate ABO blood products.
  • 3. At the end of this session participants will be able to evaluate serological test results and propose further testing needed to resolve serological problems.
  • 4. At the end of this session participants will be able to relate accurate patient history to evaluation of serological test results.


CE CategoryCE Value
California Clinical Laboratory Personnel 1.5
California Nurse 1.8
Florida Laboratory Personnel 1.8
General Attendee 1.5
Physician 1.5
Please note: Continuing education (CE) credit is available for online offerings only. Individuals that purchase CD-ROMs will not receive CE credit for the programs they view.


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