91129 Transfusion Science

6cp; 6hpw

Requisite(s): 91351 Immunology 1 AND 91355 Haematology 1

This subject covers the following topics: human blood groups; principles of donor blood compatibility and antigen/antibody reactions; detection and identification of serum antibodies; blood products; the safety of the blood supply and minimisation of transmission of infectious diseases; investigation of transfusion reactions; haemolytic disease of the newborn; platelet and leucocyte immunohaematology; transfusion in critical care situations; legal aspects of transfusion of blood products; stem cell transplantation; and cytokine stimulation of haemopoiesis.

Typical availability

Spring semester, City campus

Fee information

2007 contribution for post-2004 Commonwealth-supported students: $889.75
2007 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,250.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.125
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