by Joe Chaffin | Mar 11, 2016
Glossary Epitope An immunology term that refers to the specific portion of an antigen that stimulates an immune response, and the part of the antigen to which the antibody actually binds. So, an epitope is generally a smaller portion of a larger antigen molecule...
by Joe Chaffin | Mar 11, 2016
Glossary Extravascular Hemolysis In contrast to intravascular hemolysis, this is the type of hemolysis typically seen when IgG antibodies (instead of IgM) coat incompatible RBCs. Since IgG isn’t generally great at activating the complement system, these...
by Joe Chaffin | Mar 12, 2016
Glossary Factor IX Complex Concentrate Read more about this product under its more widely used name, “Prothrombin Complex Concentrate (PCC).” Back to Glossary List Search for: Back to Full Glossary List Blood Bank Guy Essentials Podcast Read the BBGuy Blog...
by Joe Chaffin | Mar 12, 2016
Glossary Fresh Frozen Plasma Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP) is a blood product most commonly made by separating plasma from whole blood collection and placing it in freezing conditions (-18C or less) within 8 hours of collection. FFP is also made from apheresis...
by Joe Chaffin | Mar 12, 2016
Glossary Final Rule Every so often, the U.S. FDA comes out with a new set of requirements for a particular aspect of blood collection and/or processing. These requirements are entered into the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), and become federal law (FDA does not do...
