by Joe Chaffin | Apr 4, 2016
BBGuy Video “What the H? (Bombay Phenotype)” Recorded December 2014 This video is a close look at the rarely seen but commonly discussed “Bombay Phenotype.” We will discuss the basics of ABO and H antigen formation, then learn what makes the...
by Joe Chaffin | Apr 4, 2016
BBGuy Video “Fun with the Lewis System” Recorded June 2013 The Lewis Blood Group System can be confusing, but it really CAN be fun! This video describes the details of the Lewis System in ways that will hopefully make them more memorable and entertaining....
by Joe Chaffin | Apr 4, 2016
BBGuy Video “Weak in the D’s” A Look at D Variants Recorded October 2012 This Blood Bank Guy video is a look at two of the most commonly misunderstood variants of the RhD gene: Weak D and Partial D (as well as a little bit on DEL). I discuss the...
by Joe Chaffin | Apr 4, 2016
BBGuy Video “Why Do We Leukocyte-Reduce Blood” Ten Minute Tutorial Recorded January 2013 This podlet, recorded in January 2013, is a ten minute tutorial on leukocyte reduction of blood products. I discuss prevention of CMV transmission, reduction of...
by Joe Chaffin | Apr 4, 2016
BBGuy Video “Why Do We Irradiate Blood?” Ten Minute Tutorial Recorded January 2013 This BBGuy Podlet is the first in the “Why Do We…?” series. It is a ten minute tutorial on irradiation of blood products and aspects of...