Webinar Objectives: 

• Discuss the patterns and consistencies between antiboides

Speaker: H. Cliff Sullivan 

Webinar Objectives: 

• Presentation from each speaker explaining their implementation and use of Immucor's LIFECODES LSA assay into their workflow
• Roundtable discussion to further discuss the advantages of LIFECODES LSA Single Antigen Assay to their toolbox and how it has improved patient care and workflow
• Q&A from audience

Speakers: Evan Atkinson  Michael Gautreaux  Dave Pinelli  Maureen M Miller  

Webinar Objectives: 

• Discuss the testing methodologies used for antigen typing
• Differentiate between monoclonal and polyclonal antisera
• Explain the importance of phenotyping in antibody identification
• Describe common antigen typing protocols for multiply transfused patients

Speaker: Trica Sanders

Webinar Objectives: 

• Outline the steps involved in the recognition and evaluation of a transfusion reaction
• Classify non-infections transfusion reactions
• Discuss the factors that contribute to the pathophysiology of febrile non-hemolytic transfusion reactions
• Explain the pathophysiological mechanisms involved in immune-mediated hemolysis and how the pro-inflammatory environment is responsible for many of the signs and symptoms related to a hemolytic reaction
• Describe the various factors that influence the development of alloimmunization to RBC antigens

Speaker: Diana L. Riddle, MT, SBB(ASCP)CM

Webinar Objectives

• Distinguish immune response into the action of T Cells and B Cells.
• Recognize the role of immunoglobulins and cells involved in primary and secondary immune response.
• Outline function and process of complement activation in transfusion medicine.
• Demonstrate genetic concepts of blood groups exploring pedigree analysis and population genetics.

Speaker: Jayanna Slayten MS, MT(ASCP)SBB

Webinar Objectives: 

• Discuss the advantages of implementing HIT screening tests into your facility

Speaker: Kerry Dowling