ABO and other blood groups – MNS, KELL, Kidd, Duffy, Lewis, etc. Antenatal
serology, Hemolytic diseases of the newborn. Type, etiology, antenatal and post
natal management. Blood group serology in paternity dispute. Haemolysin
titration. Absorption and elution techniques. Indication and complication of
blood transfusion. Red cell survival tests – radioisotope and differential
agglutination methods. Screening of blood donor for infective agents – HIV,
HBV, HCV, malaria, filarial, trypanosomes, syphilis, etc. anonymous result in
blood grouping. False positive and false negative result in compatibility
testing. Preparation and standardization of AHG.
- Lecturer: THEOPHILUS ERAMEH
Level of Study: 500 Level