GRIPS (Gulf Coast Regional Immunohematology Proficiency Survey) and e-GRIPS, the online version, offer laboratory technologists the opportunity to work on serological cases.  These continuing opportunities are available to institutions served by The Blood Center. GRIPS registrants will receive wet samples quarterly and eGRIPS is available online 24 hours/7-days a week. The objectives of GRIPS and e-GRIPS are to:

• - Increase the proficiency in each laboratory and thereby provide better patient care in the Gulf Coast area.
• - Help technologists gain self-confidence in serological problem solving.
• - Provide continuing education for technologists in the pretransfusion testing laboratory.

 

Instructions for accessing e-GRIPS (online antibody cases):
- Web site: http://www.gcrbc-learning.org/egrips/

 

How to access e-GRIPS:
- New User registration:

1. Access the e-GRIPS website.
2. On the right side of screen, click Get Started
   
3. Enter your first and last name.
   
4. Enter your e-mail address. You may use any e-mail address.
   
5. Enter the Transfusion Service ID (TSID). The TSID is an ID specific for your institution. If you need your TSID information, contact cwong@giveblood.org
   
6. Password: you can create your own password.
   
7. After completing all fields, log out of the website.

To Log in:

1. Access the e-GRIPS website.
   
2. User ID: enter your e-mail address.
   
3. Password: Type in the password that you created.
   
4. Once you are logged in, you will see the e-GRIPS module. Begin with Case 1 and continue in sequence.