Immunohematology

This course is a study of the basic principles of blood banking in relation to blood grouping, typing, compatibility testing, and antibody identification. Also included are topics on donor processing, preparation of components and component therapy, transplant medicine, pretransfusion problem solving, adverse transfusion reactions, hemolytic disease of the newborn, immune hemolytic disorders, parentage testing, regulatory and accreditation requirements. Laboratory practice is a required component. Prerequisites: MLS 306;MLS 311;. successful completion of all MLS courses in the fall term. Admission into the MLS program. Corequisite: Must enroll in all MLS courses offered in the trimester.