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Immunohematology Boot Camp: Drug-Induced IHA

When
Where
Virtual Event

Event details

Program Description

Immune hemolytic anemia (IHA) is rarely drug-induced, therefore when it is caused by a drug-dependent antibody, laboratories and clinicians can struggle with identifying the issue. This boot camp will further the participant’s understanding of drug-induced immune hemolytic anemia (DIIHA), and how to identify a patient possibly experiencing this type of hemolytic anemia. DIIHA can mimic warm and cold autoantibodies so a discussion of the serologic findings and clinical information needed to differentiate them will be included. This program will also review different drugs known cause DIIHA and the importance of reviewing timing and dosage to further educate blood bankers/medical laboratory scientists and clinicians on what to look for in a patient medication history.

Learning Objectives

After participating in this educational activity, participants should be able to:

  • Describe the different categories of drug-induced immune hemolytic anemia (DIIHA).
  • List the most common drugs causing DIIHA.
  • Describe the serologic findings of DIIHA in the laboratory.
  • Distinguish drug-dependent antibodies from warm or cold autoantibodies.
  • Describe the current testing methodologies available for identifying drug-dependent antibodies causing DIIHA.

Registration

Registration includes access to both the live and on-demand version of this eCast.

AABB understands the value of learning together as a group but with COVID-19, bringing everyone together to share the experience in person may not be an option for your team. Given this, all participants in a group will be provided the ability to register as a single viewer (AABB will provide a promocode to registered group viewing coordinators to share with their team in advance of the live program). If you are a facility interested in participating in this eCast, simply complete the Group Viewing registration form and AABB will provide detailed instructions to share with your team. For single viewers, the process has not changed – simply click on the Register button below to register.

Please note: registration for the live eCast will close 1 hour prior to the eCast start time. If you register after this time you will receive access to the on-demand eCast when it is available.

 

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