Blood Bank Guy Essentials Podcast 102CE: Learn to Speak "Reference Lab" with Jan Hamilton
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Jun 23, 2023 AI Snips
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Powerful Antibody ID Book
- Joe Chefen used the book "Antibody Identification, Art or Science" extensively with his residents and learners.
- He praises it as a magical and tremendous tool for understanding antibody identification.
Method Sensitivities Vary
- No antibody detection method captures every antibody; both gel and solid phase are well-established for clinical use.
- Solid phase picks up Kidd system antibodies more sensitively than gel or tube methods, affecting antibody detection.
Why Hospitals Use Gel/Solid Phase
- Hospitals switch to gel or solid phase testing mainly for automation and workflow efficiency.
- These methods offer more stable, objective results and easier supervisory review compared to tube testing.