Study Guide

Objective

The students
- have skills in the laboratory testing process and hematological methods in studying the number of blood cells and their morphology
- are able to use central sources of information and scientific publications concerning methods in clinical hematology.
- are able to examine, analyze and document laboratory results.
- have the ability to independently manage new situations that are part the field.
- have fundamental insights into the adherent quality assurance and improvement.
- consider security and occupational safety
- be aware of how to make sustainable choices in laboratory work

Content

Hematological methods in studying the number of blood cells and their morphology

Location and time

Autumn 2025
YH Novia, Alere, Vasa

Mandatory attendance in class.

Teaching methods

Clinical practice in class and individual tasks.

International connections

Exam:
05.12.2025

Re-exam:
11.12. & 18.12.

Content scheduling

2 credits = 54 hours of work for the student.
Practical training in class during November - December with 100% mandatory attendance.

1 2,5h Introduction to course and methods in blood banking
2 2,5h ABO-blood group typing, Multi well tray & Tube method; sample collection (venipuncture)
3 2,5h Rh-blood group typing & Coombs test, Tube method
4 2,5h ABO- & Rh-blood group typing and blood group confirmation, Gel testing
5 2,5h Coombs & Compatibility testing, Gel testing
6 2,5h PRACTICAL+THEORY EXAM

Further information

Course requirements: Hematology 2

Mandatory attendance in class.

Competence:

The student can describe the methodological principles of the studies underlying transfusion activities and the factors affecting the reliability of these studies.
They know how to maintain the equipment used in transfusion activities.
They can justify the clinical significance of different blood group systems and transfusion practices.
They can assess when it is appropriate to deviate from standard procedures and know how to act in exceptional cases.
They can describe the responsibilities and tasks of the Blood Service, the hospital blood bank, and the treatment ward, and can provide guidance and advice to the care unit.
They know how to operate in accordance with the principles of sustainable development from the perspective of blood center operations.
Objectives

The student can:

Describe the flow of activities involved in pre-transfusion testing, including the roles of key units (e.g., Blood Service and hospital blood bank).
Explain the principles and clinical relevance of various tests included in pre-transfusion testing.
Review critical elements in labeling samples and ordering blood products to maintain reliability and accuracy.
Identify the conditions that can interfere with pre-transfusion testing.
Identify conditions and causes of positive results that may interfere with pre-transfusion testing, and suggest actions for unusual cases.


After the cours you should be able:
- to perform ABO & Rh grouping on the donor and recipients sample and understand its clinical implications
- to resolve discrepancies in the blood grouping; identifying factors affecting reliability in blood grouping and interpret unexpected results
- to determine when weak D testing is necessary based on clinical context
Pre-transfusion testing
- Regulatory bodies
- Testing methods
- Basic reactions

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Receives feedback and performs practical tasks under supervision
Follows instructions, considers safety and takes responsibility for her/his own task
Asks questions relevant for the own learning process
Can communicate and work with others people in the team

Qualifications

The Basics of Bioanalysis