by Joe Chaffin | Mar 21, 2016
Glossary Multiplex NAT A type of nucleic acid testing (NAT) that detects the genetic material of more than one organism at one time. Blood donor testing laboratories use multiplex NAT (or “MNAT”) to detect HIV-1 RNA, hepatitis C virus RNA, and hepatitis B...
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 | Mar 29, 2023 | BBGuy Podcast, Continuing Education, Special Topic |
Continuing Education Episode! Continuing Education! A long time ago, on a podcast far, far away…! On March 30, 2016, almost exactly 7 years ago today, episode 1 of the Blood Bank Guy Essentials Podcast appeared! Dr. Mark Yazer was the guest, and he shared his...
by Joe Chaffin | Mar 12, 2016
Glossary GMP Abbreviation for “Good Manufacturing Practices.” For blood bankers, GMPs are a set of regulations established under the authority of the US Food and Drug Administration used to make sure that we take proactive steps to ensure that our products...
by Joe Chaffin | Apr 2, 2016 | BBGuy Podcast, Transfusion Practice |
What do you do when a patient doesn’t respond to platelet transfusions? Pat Kopko shows us a clear pathway to quicker success! Dr. Pat Kopko from the University of California-San Diego talks with me about a practical approach to patients with platelet...
