Immunohematology with Applications 5 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 9 Lab Hours

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A course on the theory and practice of immunohematology, focusing on ABO/Rh typing procedures, antibody detection and identification techniques, and compatibility testing. Other topics include: hemolytic disease of the newborn, blood donor program regulations component therapy, transfusion reaction investigation, quality control, and problem solving. The course includes a two-week applications component performing immunohematology procedures in an on-campus simulated laboratory setting. Students must successfully complete the theory course component in order to continue with the applications component. Prerequisites: MLT 210 Corequisites: MLT 270 : Medical Laboratory Seminar View Sections