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