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I’m a medical scientist, known elsewhere around the world as a pathology scientist. When you get a blood test it goes to people like me for analysis and interpretation which is fed back to the clinical team for assessment and treatment. I’m trained in a few disciplines such as haematology, biochemistry and stat microbiology but my interest is transfusion science; whereby I ensure infused blood is compatible with the patient. Most people know about the ABO(D) blood system but did you know there’s well in excess of 20 blood group antigens that sometimes need to be controlled for? I’ve included a table below including percentage chance you’re carrying said blood group antigen.

This year has been a very different year for my profession. I’m thankful the day by day case numbers in this country has plummeted thanks to effective management. During the height of community transmission we were working crunch hours to try and get as many tests out as possible - I don’t know how international testing centres can keep up with such sustained pressure.

I also on Occassion travel to remote and rural hospitals to help shore up the country science; travelling 7 hours inland to the middle of the bush. Infact, I’m leaving on another such stint next week. (Sorry mafia 2 has stalled. This year has really taken it out of me :>)

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I’m a medical scientist, known elsewhere around the world as a pathology scientist. When you get a blood test it goes to people like me for analysis and interpretation which is fed back to the clinical team for assessment and treatment. I’m trained in a few disciplines such as haematology, biochemistry and stat microbiology but my interest is transfusion science; whereby I ensure infused blood is compatible with the patient. Most people know about the ABO(D) blood system but did you know there’s well in excess of 20 blood group antigens that sometimes need to be controlled for? I’ve included a table below including percentage chance you’re carrying said blood group antigen.

This year has been a very different year for my profession. I’m thankful the day by day case numbers in this country has plummeted thanks to effective management. During the height of community transmission we were working crunch hours to try and get as many tests out as possible - I don’t know how international testing centres can keep up with such sustained pressure.

I also on Occassion travel to remote and rural hospitals to help shore up the country science; travelling 7 hours inland to the middle of the bush. Infact, I’m leaving on another such stint next week. (Sorry mafia 2 has stalled. This year has really taken it out of me )