MLT 219 Immunohematology
The course emphasizes the study and laboratory detection of blood group antigens and antibodies of the ABO, Rh, and other blood group systems. Topics include donor screening, processing and storing of the various blood components for transfusion, pre-transfusion testing procedures, detection of antigen/antibody reactions, which may affect transfusion, hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn, neonatal and obstetrical transfusion practice and adverse effects of transfusion.
Prerequisite
Successful completion of CAH110, MLT 209, MLT 230, and MLT 211.
Corequisite
None