ABO Forward and Reverse - Tube Method
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Project
Authors
Albertson, Alison
Pesek, Kelly
Reddy, Bernie
Jenson, Bob
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
In the gel test, ABO forward grouping and D antigen typing are performed in the Anti-A, Anti-B, and Anti-D microtubes, which contain the specific antibody incorporated into the gel. ABO reverse grouping is performed in the Buffered Gel microtubes. Agglutinated red blood cells become trapped in the gel at various levels within the microtube, depending upon the size of the agglutinates. Free nonagglutinated red cells pass through the gel and form a button of red blood cells on the bottom of the microtube. The control microtube must be negative for the results to be valid.
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 Technicians (29-2012)
Instructional Program (CIP)
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (51)
Credit Type
Credential Type
Associate Degree
Educational Level
2nd Year Community College or equivalent