Immunohaematology and Blood Transfusion

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Abstract

This subject considers the theoretical and practical aspects of blood group serology and blood banking practice, with a comprehensive laboratory component focused on different areas of immunohaematology including pre-transfusion testing, investigation of haemolytic disease of the foetus and newborn (HDFN), and investigation of transfusion reactions. Distance students will complete the … For more content click the Read More button below.

This subject considers the theoretical and practical aspects of blood group serology and blood banking practice, with a comprehensive laboratory component focused on different areas of immunohaematology including pre-transfusion testing, investigation of haemolytic disease of the foetus and newborn (HDFN), and investigation of transfusion reactions. Distance students will complete the required practical component of the subject at a 3 day intensive.

Syllabus

Basic genetics and immunology required for ImmunohaematologyReagents and methods used in immunohaematologyErythrocyte blood groupsRed cell antigen and antibody detection and identificationBlood and blood productsBlood donor selection, testing of donated blood and component preparationDaily operation of a blood bankIndications for blood transfusion, compatibility testing, complications of transfusion and transfusion alternativesClinical considerations … For more content click the Read More button below.

Basic genetics and immunology required for Immunohaematology
Reagents and methods used in immunohaematology
Erythrocyte blood groups
Red cell antigen and antibody detection and identification
Blood and blood products
Blood donor selection, testing of donated blood and component preparation
Daily operation of a blood bank
Indications for blood transfusion, compatibility testing, complications of transfusion and transfusion alternatives
Clinical considerations in immunohaematology including but not limited to haemolytic disease of the foetus and newborn, foeto-maternal alloimmune thrombocytopaenia and immune-mediated haemolytic anaemias
Quality control, quality assurance, and regulations in relation to blood banking

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

be able to explain the principles used for detection and identification of blood group antigens and antibodies and apply them to problem-solving activities including but not limited to case studies

be able to explain safe transfusion requirements, transfusion-transmitted diseases, transfusion reactions, autoimmune haemolytic anaemias; haemolytic disease of the foetus and newborn, and foeto-maternal allo-immune thrombocytopenia

be able to demonstrate an understanding of the organisation of blood collection centres and blood banks in regard to donor selection, blood collection, and the processing, storage and preservation of blood products

be able to describe features of blood products including but not limited to their preparation methods, storage, quality control and indications for use

be able to conduct pre-transfusion testing

be able to conduct tests used for investigation of transfusion reactions and haemolytic disease of the foetus and newborn

be able to demonstrate high levels of academic communication and team working skills

Enrolment restrictions

Pre-requisite

Incompatible

Learning activities

Residential School