by Joe Chaffin | May 28, 2016
Non-ABO/Rh Blood Groups Quiz Choose the BEST answer: 1. Which of the following phenotypes is seen MORE frequently in those of European descent than in those of African descent? Fy(a-b-) phenotype S-s-U phenotype R0 haplotype K+k+ phenotype...
by Joe Chaffin | May 2, 2016
Glossary Least Incompatible I am on record calling this phrase “The DUMBEST phrase we use in Transfusion Medicine” from the stage at an AABB Annual Meeting. That seems like a pretty harsh assessment (and I may be wrong), but I really don’t like...
by Joe Chaffin | Mar 21, 2016
Glossary Major Crossmatch A “major” crossmatch is the last test used to assess the compatibility of a donor’s red blood cells with the recipient’s plasma. Note that a crossmatch is generally the last step performed in pretransfusion testing,...
by Joe Chaffin | Mar 7, 2016
Glossary Autoadsorption Read the “Adsorption” definition first, if you have not already done so. Autoadsorption is an advanced blood banking technique that is most often useful in the workup of warm autoantibodies. Usually, warm autoantibodies react very...
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...
