About This Course
The direct antiglobulin test (DAT), also known as the direct Coombs, is a routine
test performed in blood banks and in the transfusion service. The test result can tell us whether
or not red blood cells are sensitized in-vivo. However, the clinical significance of the DAT
depends on the patient’s medical history and why the test was requested. This continuing
education will discuss the principle of the test, factors that influence the result and the
significance of the result.
Learning Objectives
State the principle of the direct antiglobulin test.
Explain the rationale for steps in the procedure of the direct antiglobulin test.
List factors that will influence the test result.
List 3 situations that would warrant a direct antiglobulin test.
Explain the significance of the test result.
Requirements
- An electronic device to view the presentation
- Notepad for taking notes
Target Audience
- Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists
- Healthcare professionals interested in the topic
Curriculum
1 Lesson2h
Course content
Direct Antiglobulin Test. Why? When and How?
Presenter’s slides00:00:00
Assessment
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Your Instructors
Marion Carrillo
MS, MLS (ASCP)cm
Marion is a medical laboratory scientist certified by the American Society for Clinical Pathology. She also has a Masters degree in Clinical Laboratory Management and completed a specialist in blood banking certificate program. She has many years experience in the blood transfusion service in the U.S and in Trinidad and Tobago. In addition to the work done at Trinity she is an adjunct immunohaematology lecturer and provides non technical and technical advice to persons in need of blood, medical laboratory technologists respectively.
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Very Good Course, with lots of great information
I understand AGT better now . Overall, presentation was on point.
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