Basic Applied Concepts of Immunohematology, 2e

Clear and accessible, this text addresses the fundamental knowledge and skills you need to work in a blood-banking laboratory. It integrates basic theory - genetics, immunology, and immunohematology - then adds practical, problem-solving exercises. Clinical scenarios and critical thinking exercises help you apply basic concepts to modern transfusion and blood-bank settings.ulliExperienced authors offer a practical "in the trenches" view of life in the laboratory./liliA clinical application focus relates concepts to practice and offers examples of using theoretical information in the laboratory setting./liliCoverage of quality control assurance and regulatory issues includes the "whys" in both reagents and equipment./liliAn entire chapter is devoted to basic genetics and immunology coverage./liliBlood group systems are described in easy-to-follow, student-friendly terms./liliIllustrations and tables help you understand critical information./liliA two-color design brightens the text and makes it more reader-friendly./liliChapter outlines, review questions, learning objectives, and key terms are included in each chapter, highlighting and reinforcing important material./liliCritical Thinking exercises ask you to draw conclusions based on a case study./liliChapter summaries include a paragraph, table, or box of the essential information./li/ululliNEW information reflects changes in the field, including:/liulliDifferent types of DNA testing and uses/liliAutomation impact and issues/liliLatest donor criteria from the AABB and the FDA/liliHepatitis C and HIV NAT testing/liliWest Nile testing/liliBacterial contamination statistics and prevention/liliBone marrow transplant blood use/liliPeripheral stem cell collection/liliCord blood collection and use/li/ulliMore case studies, examples, and flow charts in the Antibody Detection and Identification chapter help to illustrate principles and practices./liliMargin Notes are added throughout to reinforce key terms and procedures./liliMore review questions are added for thorough and efficient self-assessment./liliExpanded Evolve resources include web links, ArchieMD animations, and additional study questions/li/ul