This course will cover the theory and practice of blood group antigens and antibodies, donor selection, and component therapy. Topics include: ABO grouping, Rh typing, cross matching, antibody screening and identification, quality control, donor screening, component preparation, hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn, autoimmune hemolytic anemias, and adverse effects of transfusion.
Semester Availability: FALL ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change. See your advisor.
Semester Availabilty: (Subject to Change) Fall
Equivalent Course: MLT 115
Prerequisites: Formal admission to the Medical Laboratory Technician Program
Corequisites: MLAB 2301L
Contact Hours: 30 lecture and 30 laboratory hours per semester
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs
This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but it has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (3)