Unit
– 17 Guidelines
Learning objectives: continued
7. Compare
and contrast the A1 and A2 phenotypes with regard
to antigen structure and serologic testing.
6. List
the glycosyltransferases and the immunodominant sugars for the A,
B, O, and H alleles.
8. Determine
the possible ABO genotypes given the ABO phenotypes.
9. Discuss
the selection of whole blood, packed red cells,
and plasma products for transfusion.
10. Define
the terms universal donor and universal recipient
as they apply to red blood cell and plasma products.