Topic: HLA Testing - Platelet Refractoriness - Case Discussion

Presented by

Dr. Akash Gupta

MD, FRCPC

Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathobiology

Learning objectives

1. Describe the immunologic mechanisms of platelet alloimmunization

2. Evaluate the diagnostic criteria and laboratory methods used to identify immune-mediated platelet refractoriness

3. Discuss strategies for management of patients demonstrating platelet refractoriness

Note: The session is a self-approved group learning activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification program of The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

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