Immunohematology Boot Camp: High and Low Prevalence Antigens (26EL-678)

Please note: AABB reserves the right to make updates to this program.

• Educational Track: Technical/Clinical
• Topics: Blood Donation & Collection, Patient Transfusion
• Intended Audience: Hospital Blood Banks, Hospitals, Immunohematology Reference Labs (IRL’s), Laboratory Staff, Physicians, Residents/Fellows, Students (MD, MT, SBB), Technologists
• Teaching Level: Advanced, Intermediate

• Director/Moderator: Michelle Lodermeier, MBA, MLS(ASCP)SBB^CM, Senior Program Manager, Blood Banking Technology Program, American Red Cross, St. Paul, MN
  Speakers:

  • Julia Dugger, MLS, SBB, Technologist II, IRL, American Red Cross, Philadelphia, PA
  • Kelly Anderson, Laboratory Director – Special Testing and Education, LifeSouth Community Blood Centers, Inc., Gainesville, FL

• Program Description

  They may be rare, but when antibodies to low- (<1%) or high-prevalence (>99%) antigens show up, they can make even the most seasoned tech pause. Take a journey in this expert-led eCast as immunohematology specialists unpack the complexities of these blood group antigens and their corresponding antibodies. You'll revisit the most frequently encountered examples, sharpen your serologic sleuthing skills, and discover how to uncover compatible units. A real-world adventure brings it all to life, so you can go from "Wait... what is this?" to "I've totally got this." Whether you're dusting off the basics or building new skills, this program brings practical knowledge with a dose of confidence and clarity.

  Learning Objectives

  After participating in this educational activity, participants should be able to:

  • Recognize common low- and high-prevalence antigens.
  • Describe the methods for identifying antibodies against low- and high-prevalence antigens.
  • Discuss transfusion strategies for patients with antibodies to low- and high-prevalence antigens.

  Registration

  Registration includes access to both the live and on-demand version of this eCast.

  If you are a facility interested in participating in this eCast, simply complete the Group Viewing registration form and AABB will provide detailed instructions to share with your team approximately one week prior to the live program (each team member to register for the program utilizing a promocode). For single viewers, simply click on the Register button below to register.

  Please note: registration for the live eCast will close 1 hour prior to the eCast start time. If you register after this time, you will receive access to the on-demand eCast when it is available.

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  Continuing Education Credit

  This activity is eligible for one (1) continuing education credit/contact hour for Physicians, California Nurses, California Lab Personnel, Florida Lab Personnel and General Participation credit. AABB reserves the right to reduce or increase the number of credits granted based on the final activity duration. For more information on each credit type please visit our Continuing Education Credits webpage.

  There is no financial support for this activity.

  

  In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies (AABB), which is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

  Physicians (ACCME): AABB designates this live activity for a maximum of one (1) AMA PRA Category 1 Credit^TM. AABB designates this enduring activity for a maximum of one (1) AMA PRA Category 1 Credit^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  Claiming Credit
  Live Activity - Upon completion of the live activity, you will receive instructions to complete your evaluation, which is necessary to claim credit and receive your certificate of attendance/completion (credit must be claimed by the date provided in the instructions). The evaluation can be found by logging into the AABB Education Platform.

  Enduring Activity - Once the enduring (on-demand) program is available, you will receive instructions to access the AABB Education Platform. Upon completion of viewing the enduring activity, you will need to complete the evaluation, which is necessary to claim credit and receive your certificate of completion (credit must be claimed by the date provided in the AABB Education Platform).

  Program & Credit Expiration Dates:

  • Live Activity Program Date: September 30, 2026; Credit Expiration Date: October 30, 2026
  • Enduring Activity Program Dates: September 30, 2026 – September 29, 2029; Credit Expiration Date: September 29, 2029

  Disclosure Declaration

  It is the policy of the Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies to ensure independence, balance, objectivity, and scientific rigor and integrity in all of its CE activities. Faculty must disclose to the participants any relationships with commercial companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. AABB has evaluated, identified, and mitigated any potential conflicts of interest through a rigorous content validation procedure, use of evidence-based data/research, and a multidisciplinary peer review process. The following information is for participant information only. It is not assumed that the presence of such relationships will have a negative impact on the presentations.

  Disclosures for the planners of this event can be found here. Disclosures for the program faculty, peer reviewers, and AABB personnel are provided at the beginning of the program.

  Faculty Biographies

  Kelly Anderson serves as Program Director for LifeSouth's Blood Banking and SBB programs. She also serves as the lab director over LifeSouth's Special Testing Laboratory and teaches in Santa Fe College's CLS program. Kelly's favorite topics are education, leadership, cellular therapies, molecular and histocompatibility testing.

  
  
  

  Julia Dugger is a German born and US educated Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) who following a year at a trauma level 1 blood bank has spent the majority of her career in Immunohematology Reference Laboratories (IRLs) around the country. In 2020 she obtained her Specialist in Blood Banking (SBB) in the US and in 2024 a Masters in Transfusion and Transplantation Science in the UK. Julia enjoys learning about a wide range of transfusion and biotherapy topics however she has a special interest in serological approaches of international IRLs and blood substitute development.

  
  

  Michelle Lodermeier serves as the Senior Program Manager for the American Red Cross Blood Banking Technology Program. She holds a bachelor's degree from San Francisco State University, an MBA from California State University, Sacramento, and completed her SBB training at the National Institutes of Health. With over 20 years of experience in blood banking, Michelle has worked in a wide range of roles, including bench technologist, IRL manager, and educator. She is also a board member of the CAAHEP Committee on Accreditation for SBBT/TM programs. In her current role, Michelle supports others in earning certification and building meaningful, lasting careers in blood banking.