OVERVIEW

The Immunohaematology  cours deals with the laboratory tests in blood transfusion and preparation of blood components.

AIMS AND CONTENT

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

Aim of the course is to provide the students with the tools necessary to perform: blood component testing and labeling, collection, preparation, storage and distribution of components from whole blood donations.

TEACHING METHODS

Classroom-taught lecture

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

Blood groups; blood component testing and labeling; Collection, preparation, storage, and distribution of components from whole blood donations; Red Cell antigen-antibody reactions and their detection, pretrasfusion testing, quality control.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Lectures notes will be made available to all students during the course. Deccomanded textbook: Technical Manual (fifteenth edition) AABB American Association Blood Bank.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

ANNA LISA FURFARO (President)

GIANLUCA UBEZIO (President)

NICOLA TRAVERSO (President and Coordinator of Integrated Course)

LESSONS

LESSONS START

II semester

Class schedule

IMMUNOHEMATOLOGY I

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Oral examination

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The student will be tested on the knowledge of the topics covered during the lessons. Knowledge and definition of blood groups and pre-transfusion investigations are considered necessary for the exam to be approved.

Exam schedule