What is the study of antigen-antibody reactions that relate to blood disorders and the use of blood products; the term is generally used synonymously with blood banking.
(pg.5; Immunohematology)
100
How are UNKNOWN Antibodies detected
What is detected using known antigen source .
(pg.5; The Antibody)
100
What are Blood Group Systems?
a method of classification of antigens.
(pg.6; Blood Group Systems)
100
What MUST all blood bank reagents be treated as infectious?
because All reagents are made from human blood
(pg.6: Safety in the Blood Bank)
100
How are collected specimen stored?
stored at 1-6ยบ C
(pg.7: Specimen Collection)
200
What are the three sciences of Immunohematology?
What is Hematology, Immunology and Genetics.
(pg.5; Immunohematology)
200
How are UNKNOWN Antibodies detected
detected using known antigen source .
(pg.5; The Antibody)
200
Blood group systems can be divided into two major categories based on what?
the temperature and media in which they react
(pg.6; Blood Group Systems)
200
What is the major source of contact transmission in blood back
hand-to-mouth transmission
(pg.6: Safety in the Blood Bank)
200
How long MUST a specimen be kept after testing?
seven days
(pg.7: Specimen Collection)
300
What are the Primary concerns Immunohematology?
Applying the right techniques to perform blood typing and transfusion.
Recognizing & Understanding the requirements of neonatal & obstetrical transfusion practice.
Responding correctly to adverse blood transfusion events.
Detecting and identifying antibodies and antigens important in blood banking.
Providing safe components for transfusion and useful diagnostic information.
(pg.5;Primary concerns)
300
Where are Antibodies generally located?
in serum or plasma but may be found attached to RBCs.
(pg.6; Antigen-Antibody Reactions)
300
What are the two most significant classes of immunoglobulins in blood banking?
What is IgM antibody systems
IgG antibody systems
(pg.6; Blood Group Systems)
300
Why are the Standard precautions published by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) important?
to help prevent transmission of infectious agents such as HBV and HIV
(pg.6: Safety in the Blood Bank)
300
Which two endpoints are we concerned with in Antibody detection?
Agglutination and hemolysis
(pg.7;Antibody detection)
400
Which of the primary concerns of Immunohematology is considered the "bottom line" ?
What is Providing safe components for transfusion and useful diagnostic information.
(pg.5;Primary concerns)
400
Where are Antigen usually found?
on or as a part of the cell membrane of RBCs.
(pg.6; Antigen-Antibody Reactions)
400
What are the FOUR major types of hazards in the laboratory?
What is Biological, fire, mechanical and electrical hazards
(pg.6: Safety in the Blood Bank)
400
How are laboratory countertops, work areas and spills cleaned in blood bank?
disinfect DAILY with 10% bleach
(pg.7: Safety in the Blood Bank)
400
What is the most common endpoint seen in blood banking
Agglutination
(pg.7; Agglutination)
500
Antibodies may be defined as?
substances found in serum and plasma that are PRODUCED as the RESULT of an immune response.
(pg.5; The Antibody)
500
Why are "In Vitro" reactions used in Blood Bank?
to detect and identify antigen-antibody reactions.
(pg.6; Antigen-Antibody Reactions)
500
What hazard is the most common type of hazards in the laboratory?
What are Biological hazards
(pg.6: Safety in the Blood Bank)
500
What MUST included for a specimen to be considered properly labeled at the time of collection?
Patients full name
Patient ID (SSN)
Time
Date
Phlebotomist initials
(pg.7: Specimen Collection)
500
What is stage 1 of agglutination?
Sensitization, the coating of RBCs with antibody
(pg.8; Stage 1 Agglutination)