EPT 230 Clinical Hematology II
This course provides further instruction and study of the techniques of blood group serology, compatibility testing, and the selection of the proper blood component for the patient. Adverse reaction to blood products and reaction investigations are discussed. Basic concepts of humoral and cell mediated immunity are also considered. The role and pathways of complement are discussed and diagrammed. Types of antigenantibody reactions are studied including agglutination, precipitation, and labeled immunoassays. Lab procedures include the use and interpretation of commercial serology test kits. Immune disorders including hypersensitivity, autoimmunity, transplantation, and tumor immunology are studied in detail. The serological diagnosis of infectious diseases such as spirochetes, streptococcal, viral infections, and HIV are discussed. This course is intended to broaden the student’s knowledge of blood bank analysis and procedures performed in a hospital setting. Discussions of donor screening, blood processing, and component preparations are in accordance with the American Association of Blood Bank Standards. Prerequisite: MED155.
Prerequisite
(( MED155 C O MED155 TC ) O ( EPT220 D- O EPT220 TC ))