Topic Teaching: Immunohematology: Basic Techniques and Case Studies

Presented by:

Gwen Clarke, MD, FRCPC
Associate Medical Director, Clinical Services, Canadian Blood Services
Medical Officer, Diagnostic Services, Canadian Blood Services
Clinical Professor, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University of Alberta

Objectives:

1.  Develop a serologic differential diagnosis that matches the clinical need.
2.  Review basic methods in immunohematology.
3.  Understand key concepts in interpretation of immunohematology testing.
4.  Review illustrative case studies.

References:

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