by Joe Chaffin | Jan 27, 2016
Questions or Comments Contact Me Name Email Address Subject Question or Comment I am a (click to select) I am a (click to select) Pathology Resident Pathologist Lab Scientist Lab Science Student Transfusion Medicine Educator Physician Ordering Blood Nurse Blood Safety...
by Joe Chaffin | Mar 21, 2016
Glossary Immediate Spin Crossmatch Often abbreviated as “IS crossmatch,” this is a type of serologic crossmatch performed by adding diluted red cells and patient serum/plasma to a test tube at room temperature, immediately centrifuging...
by Joe Chaffin | Nov 27, 2017 | BBGuy Podcast, Blood Donation |
Why on earth do we ask blood donors so many questions? Dr. Mary Townsend was involved in development of the AABB Donor History Questionnaire from the beginning, and she explains the details the donor screening process. Blood donors are truly amazing people! They...
by Joe Chaffin | Mar 24, 2021 | BBGuy Podcast, Transfusion Complications |
Transfusion reactions that involve the lungs and heart cause major problems; in fact, such reactions are the most common cause of transfusion-associated death! I believe that recognizing, treating, and of course, preventing transfusion reactions, especially those...
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...
