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Science & Innovation Forum - A Standardized Antibody Titration Platform: Leveraging Automation for Efficiency and Accuracy

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Thursday, November 21, 2024
2:00 – 3:00 PM (ET)

Presented by QuidelOrtho, an AABB Premium Corporate Partner

QuidelOrthoAntibody titration, a critical component of transfusion medicine, has traditionally been a labor-intensive process reliant on the expertise of experienced technologists. The standardization of titration procedures, from sample preparation to result interpretation, has been a longstanding goal in immunohematology. Automation offers a promising solution to enhance the consistency, accuracy, and efficiency of antibody titration, ultimately improving the quality of transfusion medicine care while having a positive impact on workflow and clinical reporting.

After attending this program, participants should be able to:

  • Describe the study discussed in the presentation using the two titration methods described.
  • Explain the test results comparing the two titration methods.
  • Describe the significance and impact of the differences between the methods.
  • Explain the clinical relevance of the method results.
  • Define and apply how the study could be applied to transitioning methods and clinical results in their laboratory/facility.
  • Intended Audience: Directors, Hospital Blood Banks, Hospitals, Immunohematology Reference Labs (IRL’s), Laboratory Staff, Managers/Supervisors, Medical Directors, Physicians, Students (MD, MT, SBB), Technologists

  • Registration

    This Science & Innovation Forum is complimentary to all, but registration is required. By registering for this AABB-hosted program you consent to have your information shared with the program sponsor, QuidelOrtho. Once registered, you will receive an automated email from customercare@gotowebinar.com with access instructions unique to you (check your spam or junk email folders if you do not receive it; add customercare@gotowebinar.com to your safe sender list). The program will be hosted on GoToWebinar so please take a moment prior to the live program to perform a System Check for GoToWebinar. Register here.

    Faculty

    Tony S. Casina, MLS(ASCP)SBBModerator: Tony S. Casina, MLS(ASCP)SBB, Moderator and Consultant, TSC Consulting, Newtown, PA

    Tony has worked in the blood banking industry for over 40 years with much of it in the commercial blood bank reagent manufacturers sector with hospital experience as a medical laboratory scientist. Tony has provided technical support to laboratories throughout the world utilizing Ortho’s reagents and immunohematology test systems. He has tested some of the most challenging antibody problems as part of his reference laboratory experience. Tony has been an active participant in the AABB serving on committees and the AABB Board along with contributing as a presenter to AABB educational programs. Previously before retiring Tony served as a Marketing Manager in Worldwide Marketing at Ortho Clinical Diagnostics. He currently serves as a consultant to Ortho.


    Fatima Aldarweesh, MD, QIASpeaker: Fatima Aldarweesh, MD, QIA, Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology, Section of Transfusion, Hemostasis, and Apheresis Medicine (THAM), UChicago Medicine, Associate Medical Director, Blood Bank and Transfusion Service, UChicago Medicine, The University of Chicago Medicine, Chicago, IL

    Dr. Fatima Aldarweesh is a clinical pathologist in Chicago, IL and is affiliated with University of Chicago Medical Center. She received her medical degree from King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia. She trained in clinical pathology at Brown University and trained in blood bank/transfusion medicine at University of Wisconsin. She specializes in blood banking & transfusion medicine, coagulation, and clinical pathology.


    The content of this event was developed independently from the AABB continuing education program. The opinions expressed are those of the faculty. Continuing education credit is not offered.

    Science & Innovation Forums are live and on-demand programs that are presented by companies serving the AABB community and target critical needs in the field that can be addressed by the sponsor’s solutions technology. Registration is complimentary to all.

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