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Hi tbostock I am curiously to know what type of job offers you received? I mostly see SBB's as blood bank supervisor and would like to know what other opportunities are out there for SBB's. Thanks

Hi Eman! Thank you for the indepth reply. This will help me make the decision about choosing the right program.

Hi Eman Yes, this is super helpful information! You are the golden unicorn with chocolate filling that I have been looking for! My number one SBB program is BCW followed with Marquette University for the Masters program. I have been looking at in person programs as opposed to online beause I want the hands on experience. I don't live in Wisconsin but have the ability to move. So this is the type of info I've been looking for since pursuing this SBB/Masters will be time and money intensive. A few follow up questions if you don't mind. *How was the application process for the SBB program? I see they only accept 5 students per year, was it competitive to get in? *Is the program self-paced or do the assignments have due dates? *How long did it take you to complete the program? *Were you able to work full-time during the program? *For the Masters program did you pursue the non-thesis or thesis option? Which one is best for this degree? Thank you for your time.

Since platelets don't require compatible testing and can be transfused non type specific, I would think it would be up to the facility to set policy requirements about specimen collection.

Hi Eman Sounds like you took the career path that I eventually would like to take. I would like to get my SBB and then get a Masters in Transfusion Medicine. And also work QA! Would you be willing to share your experience with the SBB and MS programs? What programs did you attended? Right now I am looking at schools and they all seem to cover the same topics for SBB. So I have been searching online for former student experience and anecdotes hoping that will help decide where to attend. If you are not comfortable posting this info on a public forum you can PM the info. Thanks

What is the standard that allows the expiration date to be extended on a double bag unit of apheresis platelets? Example: unit expires 09/03/2016 23:59. Order to transfuse is received at 20:00 09/03/2016. Contents of one bag are poured into the other bag while keeping the system closed before unit is issued. New expiration date is 09/04/2016 20:00. How does pouring the contents of one bag to another modify a product's expiration date?

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