Rh Blood Groups and the ABO
Reviewing and updating knowledge of immunohematology is essential to ensure the quality of care to patients. If a patient receives the incorrect match of donor cells in a transfusion, it may cause a severe or fatal reaction.
The goal of this course is to equip laboratory professionals in the acute care setting with knowledge about ABO blood groups, identification, and related testing.
Reviewing and updating knowledge of immunohematology is essential to ensure the quality of care to patients. If a patient receives the incorrect match of donor cells in a transfusion, it may cause a severe or fatal reaction. The goal of this course is to equip laboratory professionals in the acute care setting with knowledge about ABO blood groups, identification, and related testing.
American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
Relias LLC is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS P.A.C.E. ® Program.
Louisiana Board of Medical Examiners- Clinical Laboratory Personnel
Louisiana Board of Medical Examiners - Clinical Laboratory Personnel (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Tennessee Medical Laboratory Board
Tennessee Medical Laboratory Board (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Identify the basic biochemical structure of ABO and D blood group antigens and the basic process of how enzymes control the synthesis of the ABO antigens.
Recognize the procedures for forward and reverse typing, for rare and acquired phenotypes, and the development and prevention of hemolytic disease in the newborn.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Blood Group History and the ABO System
ABO Antigens and Expression
ABO Genetic Variants and Subgroups
Rare and Acquired Phenotypes
D Antigen
Section 3: States of Incompatibility
Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn
Acute Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction
Section 4: Testing for Antigens and Antibodies
Section 5: Clinical Vignette
Testing for Paternity
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
References
Writer: Andrea Powell, RN, BSN
Subject Matter Expert: Lakingya T. Robinson DHA, MHA, MLSAndrea Powell, RN, BSN is a SME writer for Relias with a focus on acute care. She has over 11 years of clinical nursing experience, spanning across multiple nursing specialties. Her primary focus has been in critical care, with an affinity to surgical nursing. She also has experience in intraoperative nursing and post-anesthesia care. Andrea has served as a clinical team leader, preceptor and charge nurse to colleagues throughout her nursing career. She has a passion for the education of healthcare professionals and an aspiration for excellence in the healthcare delivery system.
Robinson is a laboratory manager with over 18 years of experience in the clinical laboratory field. After obtaining her bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, she worked as a bench tech for seven years. When the thought of leadership piqued her interest, she then pursued her master’s and a doctorate in Health administration. Dr. Robinson has an established reputation for professionalism and disciplined leadership; she is committed to working closely with other medical staff and support to enhance the overall patient experience.
The target audience for this course is: Clinical Laboratory Personnel; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
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