by Joe Chaffin | Jun 9, 2016
Glossary Daratumumab One of two medications used for multiple myeloma treatment that is really just an antibody! Daratumumab (“DARA” for short) is simply a monoclonal antibody against a cell protein called “CD38.” CD38 is particularly abundant...
by Joe Chaffin | Mar 11, 2016
Glossary Cryptantigen An antigen on the surface of a red cell that is not normally visible (it’s “in a crypt,” get it?). These antigens are “exposed” either through the actions of enzymes secreted by bacteria in acquired polyagglutination...
by Joe Chaffin | Mar 11, 2016
Glossary DDAVP Abbreviation for “1-desamino-8-d-arginine vasopressin.” DDAVP is a synthetic version of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) originally developed to treat diabetes insipidus. This medication also has a useful side effect applicable to transfusion...
by Joe Chaffin | Mar 11, 2016
Glossary Deglyced Pronounced “dee-GLISSED”, this is a slang term that blood bankers use when they mean “deglycerolized.” Back to Glossary List Search for: Back to Full Glossary List Blood Bank Guy Essentials Podcast Read the BBGuy Blog BBGuy...
by Joe Chaffin | Mar 11, 2016
Glossary Deglycerolized This term refers to thawed, previously frozen red blood cell (RBC) products processed to remove glycerol prior to transfusion. Glycerol protects RBCs during freezing and thawing, but it can cause hemolysis if not removed (“washed...
