Schedule
Mon-Wed, 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM (8/21/2023 - 12/14/2023) Location: MIT CCTR 176
Fri, 9:00 AM - 10:50 AM (8/21/2023 - 12/14/2023) Location: MIT CCTR 188
Description
Basic immunohematological aspects of blood factors and their relationship to blood transfusion and disease states. Topics include the history, identification, inheritance of blood factors and antigen-antibody relationships involving detection of blood factors. Major emphasis is on the related theory and performance of immunohematological procedures such as ABO grouping, Rh typing, identification of blood factors, direct coombs, antibody screening and identification, compatibility testing, transfusion of blood and blood components, selection, collection, storage of donor blood and quality assurance. Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in ML 171.