by Joe Chaffin | Mar 9, 2016
Glossary Check Cells An unofficial term for the antibody-coated red cells used as to perform required quality control for negative indirect or direct antiglobulin tests performed in test tubes (the cells are more formally known as “Coombs Control” cells or...
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 | May 19, 2021 | BBGuy Podcast, Immunohematology |
An expert panel’s 6-year-old recommendations on RHD genotyping are not quite being used as intended. Let’s learn how we can do better! NOTE: Continuing Education credit for this episode has expired. See below for details. Despite guidance in a 2015...
by Joe Chaffin | May 26, 2016
Blood Groups Practical Theory Quiz Please go to Quiz: Blood Group Practical Theory to view the test Answers and explanations are presented at the end of the quiz. NOTE: If you do not see a question above, please try reloading the page. Ask a Question About This Quiz...
by Joe Chaffin | Mar 27, 2016
Blood Groups: Name That Null! Choose the BEST answer: 1. The inheritance of this null leads to a syndrome with hematologic and chemical abnormalities. The syndrome includes a mild compensated anemia, reticulocytosis and stomatocytosis. Haptoglobin is decreased and...
