Our Division
Transfusion Medicine Laboratory
Our comprehensive Transfusion Medicine Laboratory encompasses a high-volume transfusion service, an immunohematology laboratory, and a state-of-the-art tissue bank. Medical Laboratory Scientists (MLS) perform routine and advanced laboratory serologic and molecular testing and prepare and distribute blood and tissue products under the guidance of our Transfusion Medicine Medical Directors.
Immunogenetics Laboratory
The Immunogenetics Laboratory provides state-of-the-art HLA and histocompatibility testing for solid organ and stem cell transplantation, pharmacogenetics, autoimmune disease diagnosis, and clinical trials. Our faculty and highly skilled technical team provide around-the-clock expert support and clinical consultation for transplantation, transfusion, and immunotherapy.
Hemapheresis and Transfusion Support (HATS) Clinic
As part of our division, the Hemapheresis and Transfusion Support (HATS) Clinic offers comprehensive apheresis services, from a robust chronic red cell exchange program to therapeutic plasmapheresis procedures, ensuring the delivery of unparalleled medical care. HATS is at the forefront of expanding peripheral blood collections to support our growing cellular therapy and cancer immunotherapy patients.
The Hemapheresis and Transfusion Support (HATS) Clinic, part of the division, provides comprehensive apheresis services ensuring we deliver unparalleled medical services. HATS hosts a comprehensive chronic red cell exchange program, provides therapeutic plasmapheresis procedures, and is continuously expanding our harvest peripheral blood collections to support our growing cellular therapy and cancer immunotherapy patients.
Transfusion Medicine Opportunities
In addition to providing the highest quality of patient care, we seek to discover, disseminate, and apply knowledge in the field of transfusion medicine through our Transfusion Medicine Fellowship, Immunogenetics Clinical Education Program, Specialist in Blood Bank Technology/ Transfusion Medicine program, and technologist training for the Certified Histocompatibility Technologist (CHT) exam.