Greetings Gang, We’re kicking off 7 Days of Study Sessions starting October 1st! For seven days, we’ll be working through high-yield MLS/ASCP material, breaking down practice questions, reviewing difficult concepts, and strengthening your test-taking skills. These sessions will be held inside the ✨Microscope Views Inner Circle✨ study community. Check the Skool Calendar after joining for the exact dates and times. Join the 7 Days of Study Sessions here: Join the INNER CIRCLE Also, we are officially in the LAST FEW DAYS of the Sickle Cell Awareness T-Shirt limited drop. Once this limited drop ends, it ends. If you’ve been wanting one, make sure you grab yours before the drop closes. Shop the Sickle Cell Awareness Collection: Shop Microscope Views Study with us. Support Sickle Cell Awareness. And let’s finish September strong and head into October ready to work. xoxo, Marilyn

Greetings Gang! If you're in the free community and you've been thinking about checking out the Microscope Views Inner Circle, TODAY is a great day to jump in. We're having a LIVE study session today at 5 PM EST and we're diving into the dreaded: THALASSEMIAS & ANEMIAS 😵‍💫🩸 We're going to study together, break down the theory, work through questions, and focus on actually understanding WHY we're seeing certain laboratory findings in different thalassemias and anemias instead of just memorizing a bunch of information. And remember: there's a 7-day FREE trial for the paid group. That means you can literally join for FREE TODAY and attend tonight's live session. Come see what the Inner Circle is like, study with us live, and use the next 7 days to explore the community and our resources. If you've been sitting in the free community thinking, “One day I'm going to join…” Why not make today Day 1? 👉🏽 Join the Microscope Views Inner Circle for FREE today: https://www.skool.com/microscopeviews I'll see you at 5 PM EST! 🔬

Guys, I am so excited to announce the SICKLE CELL AWARENESS MONTH 2026 LIMITED EDITION TEE COLLECTION IS HERE! If you don't already know, September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month, and this collection was created to help spark conversations, increase awareness, and support the Sickle Cell community. "Because sometimes when you have sickle cell, you can feel really alone. Sometimes I feel alone and like nobody really gets what I’m going through. And I feel like if there were other red blood cells holding hands with the sickle cells, it could kind of represent that feeling of, 'I may not understand your pain, but I’m still here for you.' Like, I may not know exactly what you’re going through, but you don’t have to go through it alone. I don’t know if that makes sense, but that’s kind of the feeling I was thinking about." - Fatima, Sickle Cell Warrior I loved the description of Fatima's feelings, and it inspired this little caricature that we rendered together. Please support by purchasing one or more T-shirts in honor of Sickle Cell Awareness month. 100% of the proceeds from the Sickle Cell Awareness Month 2026 | LIMITED Edition Tee will go to the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America to continue their education, advocacy and efforts to provide care and resources to those with Sickle Cell. Every shirt purchased is an opportunity to wear the message, spread awareness, and support a cause that matters. PHOTO CREDIT: A special thank you to Mary E. for the incredible microscopic Sickle Cell photo featured on the back of some of the T-shirts. Thank you! This is a LIMITED EDITION DROP. Ends September 30th. Shop the Sickle Cell Awareness Month 2026 Limited Edition Tee Collection here: https://microscopeviews.myshopify.com

Greetings Gang! Quick reminder that tomorrow at 5 PM EST, we're having a FREE LIVE study session right here inside the free community! JOIN THE SESSION HERE! https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85808583447?pwd=ulKgjD3GSxPBYJE2zDkvWFo2hTc7Wx.1 Come study with me, work through questions, ask questions live, and get some REAL studying done. But tomorrow is also a big day because... 7 Days of Study Sessions officially starts inside the Microscope Views Inner Circle! So after our free session, we're keeping the momentum going with 7 straight days of live studying focused on preparing you for the ASCP exam. If you've been hanging out in the free community and thinking about joining the Inner Circle, this is the PERFECT week to finally make the jump. Come to the free session tomorrow at 5 PM EST, get a feel for how we study together, and then come spend the rest of the week LOCKED IN with us. 👉🏽Ready to join the Microscope Views Inner Circle? https://www.skool.com/microscopeviews/about SOOOOO exciting to see everybody tomorrow! LET'S GET IT. 🤪🔬 XOXO, Marilyn

HERE'S THE RECORDING: VIEW RECORDING - 67 mins (No highlights) Meeting Purpose Review random LabCE questions to build a strong foundational knowledge base. Key Takeaways - Kidd antibodies (Jk) are a major cause of delayed hemolytic transfusion reactions (DHTRs) because their titers can drop to undetectable levels, making them missed in initial screens. - High-sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP) is the AHA/CDC-recommended inflammatory marker for assessing chronic cardiac risk, while BNP/NT-proBNP are used to rule out cardiac causes of shortness of breath. - A Direct Antiglobulin Test (DAT) detects antibodies already coating patient red cells (in vivo), while an Indirect Antiglobulin Test (IAT) detects antibodies in patient serum that can coat reagent cells (in vitro). - LabCE builds a strong knowledge foundation; use BOC materials closer to the exam to practice the specific, nuanced question style. Topics Blood Bank & Transfusion - Platelet Refractoriness: Poor response to platelet transfusions is often caused by anti-HLA antibodies. HLA typing on donor platelets ensures a better match. - RhoGAM Administration: Administered postpartum to an Rh-negative mother with an Rh-positive baby to prevent the mother from forming anti-D antibodies. - Mechanism: Anti-D antibodies in RhoGAM bind to any fetal D-positive cells in the mother's circulation, clearing them before the mother's immune system can be sensitized. - Dosage: One 300 µg vial protects against 30 mL of D-positive whole blood. - Passive Anti-D from RhoGAM: A weak positive anti-D in a postpartum screen for an Rh-negative mother is typically a passive antibody from an antenatal RhoGAM injection, not a true alloantibody. - Kidd Antibodies (Jk): - Significance: A major cause of DHTRs. - Challenge: Titers can drop to undetectable levels, causing them to be missed in initial screens. Re-exposure triggers a rapid, anamnestic response.