Author(s)
Constantine E Kanakis, MD MSc MLS (ASCP)
Fellow, Transfusion Medicine
Northwestern Medicine
Glenn E Ramsey, MD
Medical Director
Northwestern Memorial Hospital Blood Bank
Chicago, Illinois
Primary Audience: Pathologists and Clinical Scientists
Secondary Audience: Residents, Laboratory Technologist/Scientist (Includes all sub-specialty areas), Students, Pathologist Assistants, Laboratory Directors and Educators
Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:
· list the various weak-D phenotypes and their genotypic origins;
· evaluate how to manage weak-D phenotypes with regard to transfusion practices;
· identify situations in which weak-D genotyping would be appropriate, effective test utilization;
· explain how weak-D phenotypes affect blood bank considerations in obstetric patients; and
· convey how weak-D testing applies to blood donors as well as recipients