Pretransfusion Testing

The December 2014 Blood Bank Guy Podcast is a close look at the rarely seen but commonly discussed "Bombay Phenotype." We will discuss the basics of ABO and H antigen formation, then learn what makes the Bombay Phenotype unusual and different. This podcast accompanies the September 2014 podlet on the Acquired B Phenotype, also found on iTunes.

The February 2014 Blood Bank Guy Podcast is a tour through the details of the Kell Blood Group System, which happens to be one of the most important non-ABO blood groups. Kell is famous for nasty transfusion reactions, unique effects on babies, and for terminology that gets misused by many people.

The June 2013 Blood Bank Guy Podcast is a discussion of the details of the sometimes-confusing but always entertaining Lewis Blood Group System! I try to present the details to you in a memorable way that should leave you with a better understanding of this unique system.

The December 2012 Blood Bank Guy Podcast is the second of a two-part series on transfusion reactions. In this podcast, I discuss important details of a wide variety of transfusion reactions, helping you understand how to recognize, treat, and prevent them. Download the handout at www.bbguy.org.

The November 2012 Blood Bank Guy Podcast is part one of a two-part series on transfusion reactions. I discuss the essential parts of the reaction workup in this podcast, outlining what everyone involved in transfusion should know about how to recognize and evaluate transfusion reactions.

The October 2012 Blood Bank Guy Podcast is a look at two of the most commonly misunderstood variants of the RhD gene: Weak D and Partial D. We discuss the differences, similarities, and overlap between these two often confused entities.

This video podcast, recorded in April 2012, takes us through 6 basic antibody identification panels together. This is a hands-on "how-to" that will hopefully leave you ready to handle most panels that come your way (especially on exams). You MUST download and print the handout at www.bbguy.org/podcast/0412/0412podcast.pdf to get the most from this podcast!

This video podcast, recorded in March 2012, covers the basic instructions on how to navigate, interpret, and understand antibody identification panels. I make a valiant effort to take the mystery out of antibody panels and help you figure out a systematic way to approach them. This podcast is part 3 of the "Basic Immunohematology" series.

This video podcast, recorded in February 2012, takes a walk through the technologies and procedures used to ensure maximum safety for a blood recipient. I discuss collection and testing strategies, as well as the science behind the tests. This podcast is part 2 of the "Basic Immunohematology" series.

This Blood Bank Guy podcast (recorded December 2011) is video only, and it contains lots of information about the major blood group systems. It is, in fact, a modified and updated version of the blood groups lecture (Blood Bank 1) that I give at the Osler Institute Pathology Review Course. Please download the handout for this lecture at www.bbguy.org.