LABMP 502 - Immunohematology Techniques

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry

This course presents advanced level immunohematology methods as they relate to transfusion medicine. Topics covered include blood cell genotyping methods, the development of monoclonal reagents and solid-phase and microcolumn platforms for performing the pre-transfusion tests, cellular, serology and microarray and other techniques for in vitro measurements of the antigen-antibody reactions. Course content will be delivered through lectures, seminars and workshops as well as directed reading, and will include a clinical practicum at an approved clinical transfusion service laboratory and/or a portfolio of work experiences. This course is designed primarily for students enrolled in the Specialization in Transfusion Science program, or by permission from the Department.