Journal club: Development of multiplexed flow cytometry-based red blood cell antibody screen and identification assays

Presented by

Dr. Phillipe Price
Transfusion Medicine Physician Trainee
University of Saskatchewan

Learning objectives

1. Give a brief overview of the methodology of flow cytometry
2. Give a brief overview of new ways flow cytometry is being used in the transfusion medicine lab
3. Explain the methodology for flow-based immunohematology testing
4. Critically analyse the research article
5. Conduct an open discussion about the feasibility of flow cytometric immunohematology panels as a complement to traditional methods

Note: The session is a self-approved group learning activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification program of The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

Registration

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Appraisal

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The LearnTransfusion series is the seminar component of the Areas of Focused Competency (AFC)-Diploma Program in Transfusion Medicine. The series, organized by Canadian Blood Services, is also open to all practitioners in the field of Transfusion Medicine. Through a series of regular webinars, trainees and practitioners are exposed to various scientific, technical and clinical aspects of transfusion medicine.