Laboratory Science Student Resources
(These courses are best viewed using Chrome as a browser.)
Comparing Blood Bank Methods
This course covers the three methodologies used in pre-transfusion testing: tube testing, gel testing, and solid phase testing.
Optional Handouts:
Download Comparing Blood Bank Methods Handouts
Download Comparison of 3 Methods Table
ABO Discrepancies
This interactive course describes common causes of ABO discrepancies, and discusses methods used in their resolution.
Optional Handouts:
Download ABO Discrepancy Handouts
DATs, Eluates & Rh Nomenclature
This course discusses the direct antiglobulin test (DAT), and the elution of antibodies. In addition, it reviews the basics of Rh haplotypes and Rh nomenclature.
Optional Handouts:
Download DATs, Eluates & Rh Nomenclature Handouts
Warm Autoantibodies
This course describes common reactions observed in cases of warm autoantibodies and how to perform adsorption of warm autoantibodies.
Optional Handouts:
Download Warm Autoantibodies Handouts
More Resources for Laboratory Science Students
Antibody Titration
This course describes how titration is performed in the blood bank, and discusses common applications of titration.
Download Antibody Titration Handouts
Cold Autoantibodies
This course discusses the prevalence, clinical significance and detection of cold autoantibodies. In addition, prewarming technique to circumvent cold autoantibody interference in pretransfusion testing is reviewed.
Download Cold Autoantibodies Handouts
"Ready Student" Videos
Ready Student One: A Virtual IRL Tour
In this video, learn what an Immunohematology Reference Laboratory (IRL) is and how an IRL differs from a transfusion service. In addition, get a behind-the-scenes look at an IRL, and see the variety of resources available that are used to resolve the most complex serologic investigations.
Ready Student 2: Virtual Case Studies
In this video, learn how to resolve cases with multiple antibodies using specialized reference laboratory methods like red blood cell phenotyping, testing a selected cell panel and testing enzyme-modified cells. In addition, learn strategies for acquiring rare blood for patients who need it. Actively participate with periodic quiz questions, and follow along by downloading the case panels.
Ready Student Two: Download Case 1
Ready Student Two: Download Case 2