Session Information
AABB Annual Meeting and CTTXPO 2010
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Hemolytic Disease of the Fetus and Newborn: Historical and International Perspectives
Track : TC- Technical/Clinical
Program Code: 9409-TC
Date: Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Time: 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM  EST
Location: 347/348
DIRECTOR :
Dr. Debra Lane, MD, FRCPC, Medical Officer, Canadian Blood Service
MODERATOR :
Dr. Debra Lane, MD, FRCPC, Medical Officer, Canadian Blood Service
SPEAKER (S):
Dr. Judith Hannon, MD, FRCPC, Medical Director, Canadian Blood Services
A Unique Approach to Prenatal Blood Group Serology
Dr. Debra Lane, MD, FRCPC, Medical Officer, Canadian Blood Service
Prof.dr. C. Ellen van der Schoot, MD, PhD, Head department Experimental Immunohematology, Sanquin Blood Supply Foundation
Description
This session will review the history of the development of Rh immune globulin in Canada, describe the standardization of prenatal testing in Western Canada, and highlight the use of maternal plasma for fetal genotyping being developed in Europe -- the possible future of prenatal testing.

  • Explain the future of fetal genotyping using maternal plasma to decrease the use of Rh Immune Globulin from a European perspective.
  • Review the history of the development of Rh Immune Globulin for the prevention of hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn and reflect on the pioneering work of Dr Bowman.
  • Review the standardization of prenatal testing in Western Canada -- a large area with a relatively small population.


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
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