MEDT 2124 Serology & Blood Banking

This course provides an introduction to basic genetics and the nature of the immune system, with emphasis on the constituents that comprise serum-mediated immunity. Knowledge of basic laboratory immunologic principles and procedures are studied. Immunohematology specifically looks at blood-related antigens and antibiotics that are encountered in the clinical lab and their relationship to safe transfusion of blood and its components. Laboratory exercises include all the commonly performed immunohematology and serology procedures.

Credits

4 Credits

Prerequisite

MEDT 1114 or consent of instructor - Must be completed prior to taking this course.

Distribution

Medical Laboratory Technology

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

3

Fees

55