Blood Group Serology

Blood groups – Other blood groups e.g. MNS, Duff, Kell, Kidd, etc. Grouping techniques and antibody screening, clinical significance, secretor status, Antenatal Serology – Screening and Titration (quantitation). Compatibility procedures – different methods, advantages and disadvantages. Blood transfusion reactions – causes and types; Investigation, Risks attendant in blood transfusion – Diseases, Anaphylactic, hemolytic and allergic reactions. Screening of Donor blood for disease agents e.g. HbAgs, HIV, and VDRL. Practical/tutorials. Compatibility procedures – advantages and disadvantages. Practical based on the above topics.