by Joe Chaffin | Mar 21, 2016
Glossary Kleihauer-Betke Test A somewhat crude laboratory test used to screen maternal blood samples for the presence of fetal red blood cells. The “K-B” test, as it is known, takes advantage of the fact that baby RBCs are generally rich in hemoglobin F,...
by Joe Chaffin | Mar 9, 2022 | BBGuy Podcast, Blood Products |
Continuing Education Episode! Continuing Education! Plasma names can be just plain confusing, and the product known as Liquid Plasma is no exception. Dr. Chris Gresens is here to explain what it is and why Liquid Plasma might be just perfect for your facility. Plasma...
by Joe Chaffin | Aug 17, 2018 | BBGuy Podcast, Special Topic |
“Wow! I never even heard about that article!” Two authors of a great synopsis of 2016-17 critical developments are here to help you get caught up! NOTE: Continuing Education credit for this episode has expired. See below for details. Every year, the AABB...
by Joe Chaffin | Jun 19, 2019 | BBGuy Podcast, Therapeutic Apheresis |
The new ASFA Guidelines for therapeutic apheresis treatment are now available. Here’s why you need to get your hands on them today! This month, the American Society for Apheresis (ASFA) released a new version of their epic document called “Guidelines on...
by Joe Chaffin | Mar 22, 2016
Glossary Weak D Phenotype The main Rh antigen (the one that determines whether a person is “Rh-positive” or “Rh-negative”) is known to blood bankers as the “D” antigen. Most D-positive (“Rh-positive”) people express the...
