MEDL 223 - ImmunohematologyTechniques II
PREREQUISITES: MEDL 220 Immunohematology Techniques I and Program Chair Approval
PROGRAM: Medical Laboratory Technology
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 2
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 1
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
TOTAL CONTACT HOURS MIN: 48
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall 2024
This course is a continuation of Immunohematology Techniques I which is designed to provide instruction on the principles, practice, and procedures used for blood banking in the clinical laboratory setting.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this course, the student will be expected to:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of the blood collection process.
2. Describe the three types of hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn, antibody specificity involved, testing to identify the specificity, and treatment for each.
3. Intrepret the adverse complications of blood transfusion and state the cause, and if appropriate, treatment of each.
4. Review the methods for evaluating a positive direct antiglobulin test.
5. Classify the types of immune hemolytic anemia’s including results of serologic testing and compatibility testing which must be performed.
6. Cite the requirements for performing compatibility testing and providing transfusion support for organ transplants.
7. Describe the quality control which must be done including the specific tests, frequency of testing, and steps to take when the quality control is outside of the required limits.
8. Outline the immune process as it relates to Immunohematology.
9. Interpret eligible donor criteria and accurately determine donor eligibility when given results of donor screening tests.
10. Explain the preparation and indicate the appropriate use of blood components by determining the component needed based on laboratory data.
11. Identify and describe the characteristics of the antigens and antibodies of the ABO, Rh, and other blood group systems and apply knowledge to sample testing and case study material.
12. Perform and apply knowledge of principles and theories in the performance of routine blood bank procedures utilized in pre-transfusion testing.
13. Perform and demonstrate an understanding for intermediate level blood bank testing in the resolution of ABO, Antibody Screen, and Crossmatches.
14. Apply the principles, theories, and practical information from the previous MEDL 220 Immunohematology Techniques I course.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include - COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
LECTURE CONTENT:
- Review Standard Precautions
- Pretransfusion Testing
- Crossmatching of Donor Cells
- The Antiglobulin Test
- The Direct Antiglobulin Test
- Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn
- Adverse Effects of Blood Transfusion
LABORATORY CONTENT:
- Crossmatch Procedure
- DAT
- Elution (If available)
- Rh Workup
- Delayed Reactions
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