MEDT 414 Immunohematology

Immunohematology is the study of the immunologic characteristics of blood cell antigens and antibodies. Major content areas discussed are the basic immunologic concepts relating to in vitro hemagglutination test systems and physiologic mechanisms of hemolysis, principles and techniques of pretransfusion compatibility testing including antibody identification, the blood group systems, blood component preparation, transfusion therapy, and the adverse effects of transfusion.

Prerequisite

MEDT 415 Immunohematology Laboratory

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