by Joe Chaffin | Mar 22, 2016
Glossary Vitamin-K Dependent Factors This term is used to describe, as a group, coagulation factors II, VII, IX, and X (as well as the anti-coagulation factors known as protein C and protein S). All of these factors require the presence of vitamin K in order for the...
by Joe Chaffin | Feb 20, 2016
Glossary ABO Discrepancy A generic term for a variety of situations in which the lab cannot confirm a person’s ABO type, because the testing pattern is inconsistent. Let me explain: ABO testing is a two-part process, involving testing a person’s red cells...
by Joe Chaffin | Mar 8, 2016
Glossary Back Type A slang term used by blood bank staff to refer to a process currently known as “serum grouping” or “reverse grouping.” In short, the back type involves testing patient serum against A1 and B cells to see what ABO antibodies...
by Joe Chaffin | Mar 8, 2016
Glossary Blood Management Blood management (also called “patient blood management”) has been defined as “an evidence-based, multidisciplinary process that is designed to promote the optimal use of blood products throughout the hospital.” That...
by Joe Chaffin | Feb 21, 2016
Glossary Adsorbed Serum/Plasma “Adsorbed serum” or “adsorbed plasma” simply refers to the serum or plasma “left behind” after an adsorption is done (note that the term “adsorbed plasma” refers to a sample is...
