Immunohematology boot camp: Infection related hemolytic anemia

Hemolytic anemia can occur as a transient condition secondary to certain infections. Serological testing helps to aid diagnosis. This program will discuss the immunohematologic findings seen by the blood bank and additional testing that may be required. The faculty will also look at what infections can lead to hemolytic anemia, including auto-immune hemolytic anemia. Finally, the program will investigate the more common antibody specificities involved in these conditions and how they can often mimic other specificities.

Presented by

Malcolm Needs, CSci FIBMS FBBTS
Reference Service Manager specializing in Red Cell Immunohematology (Retired)
NHSBT-Tooting Centre (Retired)
London, England

Learning objectives

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

1. List the infections commonly associated with infection-related hemolytic anemia.
2. Describe the typical laboratory results seen in Cold Agglutinin Disease (CAD) and Paroxysmal Cold Hemoglobinuria (PCH).
3. Explain the additional testing required for the investigation of CAD and PCH.
4. Discuss the specificity of blood group antibodies involved in infection-related hemolytic anemia.
5. Discuss the clinical findings in patients with infection-related hemolytic anemia.

Registration

This event is listed in U.S. Eastern Time. Registration includes access to both the live and on-demand version of this eCast. 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.

For additional information and to register, visit the AABB event webpage. Please note: Registration fees are required for AABB events.