Weak D

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Project

Authors

Reddy, Bernie

Date Submitted

2015

Material Type

Simulation

Secondary Material Type

Institution

Lake Area Technical Institute

Industry Partner

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System

License

CC BY

Funding Source

TAACCCT Round 2

Additional Public Access

Abstract

Red blood cells that appear to be Rh negative by direct test methods may be further tested for Weak D. The Weak D test detects variants or weak forms of the D antigen. Testing of transfusion candidates for Weak D is at the discretion of the laboratory.

Industry (NAISC)

Health Care and Social Assistance -- Ambulatory Health Care Services -- Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories (6215)

Occupation (SOC)

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations -- Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists (29-2011)

Instructional Program (CIP)

Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (51)

Credit Type

Credential Type

Associate Degree

Educational Level

2nd Year Community College or equivalent

Skill Level

Quality Assurance Organization