Clinical Lab Sciences

Catalog description

CLS 544 covers the basic theory and principles of immunohematology including: blood group systems, antibody identification, testing procedures, hemolytic disease of the newborn, autoimmune hemolytic anemias, donors and donor collection, investigation of transfusion reactions, legal and regulatory issues, and component utilization, preparation, and storage. Emphasis is on procedures utilized by blood banks to provide safe blood transfusions. Prerequisite: BIOL 503 or CLS 538, CLS 546, or consent of instructor.