Human Platelet Antigens

The challenge

Laboratory scientists and specialist hospital staff (with a responsibility for haemostasis) that perform tests for Human Platelet Antigens (HPAs) require upskilling to a higher and more consistent level.

The solution

A comprehensive digital learning program that helps laboratory scientists and haemostasis specialists to:

• Establish a strong foundation in platelet immunology, including the function of platelets and the core principles of the HPA system
• Understand the clinical context and consequences by connecting the science to specific patient conditions caused by HPA antibodies
• Apply specialist laboratory methods used to detect and define platelet-specific antibodies and assign HPA types using DNA-based techniques, eg PIFT and MAIPA