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Blood Component Processing, Storage, Special Preparation, and Labeling

Tracking # 20-596376

$15.00

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Method Computer-Based Training

What you'll learn

At the end of this course the reader will be able to:

  1. State the benefits of component therapy versus administration of whole blood.
  2. List various anticoagulant/preservative solutions commonly in use today and the respective shelf life of the red cell products collected therein.
  3. Describe the features of the standard collection bag configuration that maximizes component preparation and shelf life.
  4. Discuss how differential centrifugation is applied to the preparation of blood components.
  5. Briefly describe the methods of preparation and characteristics of various blood components, including storage requirements and shelf life/expiration date.
  6. Discuss the biochemical changes that occur during storage of various blood components.
  7. Describe the AABB requirements, including quality control regulations, for refrigeration, freezer, and room temperature storage equipment for various blood components.
  8. Define the minimum labeling requirements of blood components.
  9. Briefly describe the method and reasons for irradiation of blood components to include change in expiration date, if applicable.
  10. Briefly describe special component processing or treatment methods that may be needed, based on special requirements of the recipient.
  11. Briefly describe various plasma derivative products available for clinical use.

Course overview

This course takes a look at how various blood components are processed at a donor facility. It reviews the various anticoagulants and their shelf life, standard collection bag configuration, preparation and storage of various components, biochemical changes that occur over time during storage, and the minimum labeling requirements. It also takes a look at AABB requirements and regulations.

Subject areas

This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

American Board of Clinical Chemistry

Clinical Chemistry Diplomate

2h Category 1

Molecular Diagnostics Diplomate

2h Category 1

Toxicological Chemistry Diplomate

2h Category 1

Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel

Clinical Laboratory Director

1h General (Immunohematology)
1h General (Blood Banking)

Clinical Laboratory Supervisor

1h General (Immunohematology)
1h General (Blood Banking)

Clinical Laboratory Technician

1h General (Immunohematology)
1h General (Blood Banking)

Clinical Laboratory Technologist

1h General (Blood Banking)
1h General (Immunohematology)

Public Health Director

1h General (Immunohematology)
1h General (Blood Banking)

Public Health Supervisor

1h General (Immunohematology)
1h General (Blood Banking)

Public Health Technician

1h General (Immunohematology)
1h General (Blood Banking)

Public Health Technologist

1h General (Immunohematology)
1h General (Blood Banking)

Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Clinical Lab Personnel

Cytotechnologist

2h Continuing Education for Clinical Laboratory Personnel

Generalist

2h Continuing Education for Clinical Laboratory Personnel

Laboratory Assistant

2h Continuing Education for Clinical Laboratory Personnel

Phlebotomist

2h Continuing Education for Clinical Laboratory Personnel

Specialist

2h Continuing Education for Clinical Laboratory Personnel

Technician

2h Continuing Education for Clinical Laboratory Personnel

Tennessee Medical Laboratory Board

Laboratory Personnel

2h Continuing education pertaining to laboratory technology or laboratory management

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Course Objectives

At the end of this course the reader will be able to:

  1. State the benefits of component therapy versus administration of whole blood.
  2. List various anticoagulant/preservative solutions commonly in use today and the respective shelf life of the red cell products collected therein.
  3. Describe the features of the standard collection bag configuration that maximizes component preparation and shelf life.
  4. Discuss how differential centrifugation is applied to the preparation of blood components.
  5. Briefly describe the methods of preparation and characteristics of various blood components, including storage requirements and shelf life/expiration date.
  6. Discuss the biochemical changes that occur during storage of various blood components.
  7. Describe the AABB requirements, including quality control regulations, for refrigeration, freezer, and room temperature storage equipment for various blood components.
  8. Define the minimum labeling requirements of blood components.
  9. Briefly describe the method and reasons for irradiation of blood components to include change in expiration date, if applicable.
  10. Briefly describe special component processing or treatment methods that may be needed, based on special requirements of the recipient.
  11. Briefly describe various plasma derivative products available for clinical use.

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