Overview

Resources and learning activities for the ABO Module include the following:

  1. Web-based course notes

  2. Class discussion list

  3. Online transfusion medicine resources

  4. Textbooks and papers in Suggested Reading

  5. Enrichment activities

  6. Assignments

Suggested Sequence of Activities

The ABO Module is designed so that topics may be taken in any order. However, we recommend that assignments and the examination be submitted according to the suggested sequence.

Topic (enrichment activity)
Associated Activities & Assignments
  • Introduction
  • Inheritance
  • ABH antigens (EA #1)
  • Lectins
  • Antibodies (EA #2)
  • Determining blood groups
  • Subgroups
  • Bombay phenotype (EA #3)
  • Phenotypes & genotypes
To be done according to sequence in the module:

  • Enrichment activity #1 (Exercise 1)
  • Enrichment activity #2 on ABO antibodies and age
  • Enrichment activity #3 (Exercise 2)
  • Assignment 1
  • Weak or missing antibodies (EA #4)
  • Extra antibodies
  • Extra antigens (EA #5)
  • Weak or missing antigens (EA #6)
  • Current developments (EA #7)
  • Enrichment activity #4 on the abbreviated (IS) crossmatch to detect ABO incompatibility
  • Enrichment activity #5 on acquired B causing a fatal HTR
  • Enrichment activity #6 on ABO discrepancies
  • Enrichment activity #7 on designer red cells
  • Assignment 2


Overview