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Science & Innovation Forum - Revisiting the DAT: Complexities of Testing

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Thursday, June 11, 2026
2:00 - 3:00 PM (ET)

Presented by QuidelOrtho, an AABB Premium Corporate Partner

QuidelOrthoOverview of DAT testing. Review the purpose of DAT testing, hemolysis process including the complement cascade, and immune hemolytic anemias. Traditional reagents and newer technologies such as CAT data will be explained using FDA approved data. Testing algorithm and clinical value of results using recent publications.

After attending this program, participants should be able to:

  • Discuss the DAT methodology.
  • Define hemolysis process and hemolytic anemia implications.
  • Identify and describe the various reagent types for the DAT.
  • Describe the predictive value of the DAT.
  • Apply the significance, clinical value, and the role of the test in a patient setting.
  • Intended Audience: Hospital Blood Banks, Hospitals, Immunohematology Reference Labs (IRL’s), Laboratory Staff, Managers/Supervisors, Medical Directors, Residents/Fellows, Students (MD, MT, SBB), Technologists

  • Registration

    This Science & Innovation Forum is complimentary to all, but registration is required. By registering for this AABB-hosted program you consent to have your information shared with the program sponsor, QuidelOrtho. Once registered, you will receive an automated email from customercare@gotowebinar.com with access instructions unique to you (check your spam or junk email folders if you do not receive it; add customercare@gotowebinar.com to your safe sender list). The program will be hosted on GoToWebinar so please take a moment prior to the live program to review the different join methods for GoToWebinar.

    Faculty

    Moderator: Michelle Mullens, MT(ASCP) SI, Global Portfolio Marketing Manager, QuidelOrtho, Rochester, NY

    Tony S. Casina, MLS(ASCP)SBBSpeaker: Tony S. Casina, MLS(ASCP)SBB
    Transfusion Medicine Scientific Consultant
    TSC Consultant, Newtown, PA

    Tony has worked in the blood banking industry for over 40 years with much of it in the commercial blood bank reagent manufacturers sector with hospital experience as a clinical laboratory scientist full and part time on weekends. Tony has provided technical support to laboratories throughout the world utilizing immunohematology reagents and test systems. Having tested some of the most challenging immunohematology antibody problems as part of his reference laboratory experience, he has a wealth of knowledge about blood group systems. Tony has been a long-time member of both ISBT and AABB and an active participant in the AABB, serving on committees and on the AABB Board of Directors. Additionally, he has contributed as a presenter to AABB educational programs. Currently he is a consultant for transfusion medicine with a focus on immunohematology, donor screening and education.

    The content of this event was developed independently from the AABB continuing education program. The opinions expressed are those of the faculty. Continuing education credit is not offered.

    Science & Innovation Forums are live and on-demand programs that are presented by companies serving the AABB community and target critical needs in the field that can be addressed by the sponsor's solutions technology. Registration is complimentary to all.

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