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  1. SbbPerson
    What did it mean at the end, with the "blank, blank" ? And why would the doctor ever advised the patient to get rid of her antibody card? That was odd, considering that she did have a history of antibodies. I have not seen many patients here in America with an Antibody card. The last one I encountered showed me her card when I drew her type and screen. This was very helpful for me, considering I was a one-man show! I did all the blood collecting and testing! I appreciate all the help I can get.
  2. SbbPerson
    As most of you know, there is a severe blood shortage nationwide(USA). Please donate it you can. Thank you, you are heroes!
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    Heat Blocks

    SbbPerson replied to butlermom's topic in Equipment

    Sorry, I know this question is 3 years old, but I found this link from Fisher, it lists incubators that can go up to 150C if needed. Good luck https://www.fishersci.com/us/en/browse/90088096/dry-block-incubators
  4. SbbPerson
    No need for apology. Your input is great appreciated Malcolm. Thank you!
  5. SbbPerson
    Lol is it genomic? Or genotype? What would you call it Malcolm?
  6. SbbPerson
    For instance, take a caucasian man and his wife. Both type as O Positive, but the wife gave birth to an A positive baby. The wife claims it is because she has Bombay. By genotype she is a Group A but serologically she types as O positive. She refuse to consent to DNA testing. If she is lying, can she be charged with a crime?
  7. SbbPerson
    I know this post is like 3 years old, but just wanted to say it would be nice to see some practice case studies in transfusion medicine. Thank you.
  8. SbbPerson
    I know this question is like 5 years old, but better late than never. Anyways, it sounds like either there is something wrong with the sample or the centrifuge. If it a sample problem, request a redraw. That is just not normal. Good luck.
  9. SbbPerson
    All blood components must be transfused using transfusion tubing that has an inline filter. This filter helps removes clots, platelet clumps, and debris, etc. There are other filters that filter out WBCs, but those are not usually used at bedside. They are used during the manufacturing of blood components. So basically, all standard blood component transfusions to patients requires a filter. So it is safe to give blood components to patients before identifying the antigens? No. You would need to know at the least the ABO/Rh antigens of the blood component before you can give it to any patient. Good luck. TIPS For transfusing.pdf
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    Boy, I really liked this one! There are people who still use "heterozygous" and "homozygous" when describing antigens in red cell panels. When I come across a person who does this, although I understand what they are trying to say, it irks me a bit. Haha
  11. SbbPerson
    I just answered this question. My Score PASS  
  12. SbbPerson
    I use to work for a blood bank that QC'd expired panel cells when it is in use. We used the expired panels as selected cells, for rule outs/ins.
  13. SbbPerson
    Did you do a function check on the 2nd instrument? Since you can ping it, it appears to be connected to the LIS. So I am thinking it is a instrument problem. Tell those Ortho people you're a paying customer and they need to make sure you are happy with their service. Sorry, I couldn't be more help. Good luck.
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    What are the filters for?
  15. SbbPerson
    I have never heard of that. What is LowT? I assume WB means whole blood?
  16. SbbPerson
    I am sorry, I know this post is about 3 years old. But I came upon it, and it peeked my interests. I googled the Sysmex Pochi because I have never used one before. It seems like a pretty amazing small hematology analyzer to me! Did you ask your oncologist what CBC/Diff results they need? Like what parts of the differential do they absolutely need? If the Pochi can provide that required information, why not just stick with Pochi? And save some money from not having to use the Coulter. Good luck.
  17. SbbPerson
    Wow, I hope it works out well for you!
  18. SbbPerson
    Another source? Do you mean from a different blood draw? You would have to call in the patient to have the blood drawn again. But usually we don’t call patients back unless if we need more specimen or that there was a possible error in specimen processing. I am not sure why would you need another specimen from the same blood unit. You collected the specimen tubes from the initial donor draw? So the assessor wants you to draw another specimen directly from the bag after it is collected already?
  19. SbbPerson
    I think most places use a solubility test to screen for the sickle cells disease and the sickle cell trait. Although usually asymptomatic, sickle cell trait carriers can produce sickle cells in conditions of low oxygen tension. And of course, sickle cells have poorer oxygen carrying capacity than normal cells.
  20. SbbPerson
    It will depend on your needs and preferences? Would you prefer distance learning(online) or classroom learning? I got my SBB through Rush University, and it was a very rewarding and enrichening experience! I really enjoyed it! Here is a list of SBB programs and their admission requirements. Good luck! https://www.aabb.org/education/certificate-programs/specialist-in-blood-bank-technology-and-other-certifications/directory-of-united-states-sbb-education-programs
  21. SbbPerson
    UTMB also has a Masters of Science Transfusion Medicine(MSTM) program, if you are more interested in furthering your blood banking education. If you already completed an accredited SBB program, you would only need like 24 credits to get your MSTM. I finished 6 credits already, so I have only18 more to go. Like everybody else has mentioned here, it will open more doors for you. Good luck
  22. SbbPerson
    We drain ours weekly and then wipe it out clean. Then there is this clean bath "shampoo" we use. to clean and rinse it out with. Then we squirt like 3 mLs of the shampoo into the refilled thawer and run it for through an 18 minute cycle. This usually keeps it nice and clean.
  23. SbbPerson
    Is the specimen from the actual blood donation draw? Are you using serologic methods? I assume yes for these 2 questions. All reactive initial results need to be repeated in duplicate. Interpretation is based on best of 2 out of 3. For example your initial result is reactive, 2nd is reactive, but 3rd is non-reactive. You're interpretation is reactive. Then send out the donor specimen for confirmatory testing. Good luck.
  24. SbbPerson
    I think we give the freshest blood because it is at its most effective for oxygen carrying capacity, since pH level may drop due to possible cell lysis during storage. We basically do the same thing as mentioned above by several people, except we also do HbS testing on the RBC unit. We want to give the freshest and best oxygen-carrying red cells to our neonatal patients in need.
  25. SbbPerson
    I apologize this is a dumb question. Why should there be 3 days between type and screens if a patient requires blood? What can happen in 3 days? Thank you in advance, I appreciate your time and knowledge 🙌🏽👍🏽
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