Practical Immunology and Transfusion Science

Abstract

This subject will cover the practical component of two disciplines in pathology namely Immunology and Transfusion Science. This subject covers the principles of immunology and their application in the development of assays undertaken in medical science with a focus on immunological assays. Students will have a comprehensive component focused on different areas of Transfusion Science including pre- transfusion testing, investigation of haemolytic disease of the foetus and newborn (HDFN), and investigation of transfusion reactions. This practical subject will be run in a intensive format with both internal and distance cohorts attending the practical sessions.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics: Assays to demonstrate components of the innate immune system;Assays for B and T cells;HLA typing;Specific diagnostic tests for immune system dysfunction;Manual blood transfusion testing: blood grouping, antibody screening, identification and direct antiglobulin technique;Column Agglutination technology: blood grouping, antibody screening, identification and phenotyping;Pre-transfusion testing;Haemolytic … For more content click the Read More button below.

This subject will cover the following topics:

Assays to demonstrate components of the innate immune system;
Assays for B and T cells;
HLA typing;
Specific diagnostic tests for immune system dysfunction;
Manual blood transfusion testing: blood grouping, antibody screening, identification and direct antiglobulin technique;
Column Agglutination technology: blood grouping, antibody screening, identification and phenotyping;
Pre-transfusion testing;
Haemolytic disease of the newborn investigation;
Transfusion reaction investigation;
Automation in Transfusion Science;
Quality control, quality assurance, and regulations in relation to blood banking; and
Practical applications of Immunology.

Enrolment restrictions

Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (Pathology)

Pre-requisite

Incompatible

Learning activities

Intensive School

This subject is a micro-session practical subject and the intensive will provide students with advanced skills in immunology and bloodbanking. Students will obtain a practical understanding of immunology and bloodbanking and learn to perform key laboratory techniques used to evaluate diseases of the immune system as well as performing important immunological assays and assays used in a clinical bloodbanking setting. Students will be required to complete a competency examination, as a hurdle assessment, at the intensive which is evaluated as ‘satisfactory’ or ’unsatisfactory’. Students need to obtain a satisfactory grade to be able to pass the subject.

Duration7 days

Learning resources

Additional resources required by students

Students attending compulsory intensive schools on Charles Sturt campuses will incur costs associated with travel, accommodation and required resources. (lab coat, safety glasses and covered footwear for lab-based practicals).