Better Screening Methods for Zika Virus Are Needed to Protect the Blood Supply As the Zika virus continues to spread, and evidence for its role in the pathophysiogy of microcephaly and Guillain-Barre continues… June 9, 2016
Fresh Red Blood Cells May Be Associated with Mortality Depending on How They Are Processed Before Transfusion Several recent trials have determined that transfusion of older red blood cells (RBC) are not associated with adverse outcomes. However,… March 16, 2016
VIDEO: RHD genotyping for obstetric patients with a serologic weak D phenotype Today we will be discussing patients that have a weak D phenotype for their Rh blood group antigen. Since the… September 15, 2015
FDA Reports Safest Blood Supply in History In the Fatalities Reported to the FDA Following Blood Collection and Transfusion: Annual Summary for Fiscal Year 2014, the FDA… September 11, 2015
Platelets Stored for 6 to 7 Days Are Not Inferior to Platelets Stored for 2 to 5 Days for Stable Hematology Patients Bacterial contamination is a major concern for platelets, which limits platelet storage and availability. Platelets are currently stored at room… August 14, 2015
FDA Recommends Screening Blood Donors Nationwide for Babesia Babesia microti, a tick-borne parasite similar to malaria, is responsible for the highest percentage of transfusion-related infectious fatalities in the… May 22, 2015
VIDEO: A New Storage Solution and Filtration System to Extend Blood Product Shelf Life Today we will be discussing a new storage solution and filtration system for blood products. Their use could increase the… March 15, 2015
RhD Genotyping for Patients with a Weak D Phenotype The College of American Pathologists (CAP) Transfusion Medicine Resource Committee (TMRC) recently summarized their recommendations for patients with serologic weak… December 12, 2014
AABB and the CDC Outline Guidelines for Laboratory Testing of Patients with Suspected Ebola While the Ebola outbreak continues to plague West Africa, there is concern from hospitals in developed nations about handling potentially… September 12, 2014
CMS Grants AABB as an Accrediting Organization for Laboratories Performing HLA Testing Facilities performing human leukocyte antigen (HLA) testing for clinical use must be accredited. The Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services… May 23, 2014
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