Welcome to the World of Blood Component Preparation

Produced by:

Phuong H. Ngo, MT(ASCP) SBB (Developed while SBB student)

Mentors:

Vicki S. Freeman, PhD - Associate Professor and Chairman of Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences.

 

Janet L. Vincent, MS, SBB(ASCP) - Education Coordinator  SBB Program

 

Corrie Glinski, MT(ASCP)SBB, Quality Assurance Supervisor, UTMB Blood Bank.


Purpose:  The purpose of this program is to demonstrate the methods for the preparation of blood components.

Test your knowledge:  Test your knowledge with a 

How this program works:

·         Start with the Introduction

·         Click on the component you want to learn how to make.

Objectives of this program:

1.      Outline the steps for preparing RBC, Platelets, Fresh Frozen Plasma and Cryoprecipitated AHF.

2.      State the storage temperature, quality control and expiration of each component.

3.      List all components that can be made from whole blood:  RBCs, Platelets, Fresh Frozen Plasma and Cryoprecipitated AHF.

How much did you learn?

After going through the program, there will be a     to see how much you have learned.

Suggestions & Questions:

If you have any suggestions and/or questions concerning this program, please contact:

·         jvincent@utmb.edu

·         vfreeman@utmb.edu

03/01/2005last reviewed