Clinical Immunohematology

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The Clinical Immunohematology Lecture will review the normal and abnormal pathology of blood antigens and antibodies. The significance of blood typing and identification of antibodies for safe transfusion will be reviewed. Topics covered include Lewis system, Kell, Kidd and Duffy; MNS and I , P, Lutheran, Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn and Immune Hemolytic Anemias. Lecture. 2-4 hours/week, 9-week course. Letter-graded.