Tutorial Sections
Tutorial Sections
Getting Started with ISBT Tutorials
Welcome to the ISBT Blood Group Database tutorials. These comprehensive guides will help you navigate and effectively use the database to find blood group information, understand genetic data, and access reference materials maintained by the ISBT Working Party.
Tutorial Sections Overview
Our tutorials are organized into specialized sections to help you master different aspects of the database:
- Terminology: Master ISBT nomenclature, naming conventions, and standardized blood group terminology
- Reference Sequences and Variants: Learn about genetic templates and how to interpret sequence data for blood group alleles
- Releases: Understand database versioning, release notes, and how to track changes over time
- Database Usage: Navigate the interface, search effectively, and interpret the data presented
- API Usage: Utilize the Application Programming Interface (API) for advanced bioinformatics analyses and data integration
- Documents & Guidelines: Access official ISBT guidelines, protocols, and working party recommendations