BASIC & APPLIED CONCEPTS OF IMMUNOHEMATOLOGY

Integrates basic theory of genetics, immunology, and immunohematology. Practical, problem-solving exercises. Clinical application focus.
Part I Foundations: Basic Sciences and Reagents
1 Immunology 3
2 Blood Banking Reagents 37
3 Genetic Principles in Blood Banking 56

Part II Overview of the Major Blood Groups
4 ABO and H Blood Group Systems and Secretor Status 77
5 Rh Blood Group System 107
6 Other Blood Group Systems 124

Part III Essentials of Pretransfusion Testing
7 Antibody Detection and Identification 157
8 Compatibility Testing 184

Part IV Blood Collection, Testing, and Components
9 Donor Selection and Phlebotomy 205
10 Donor Blood Testing 227
11 Blood Component Preparation and Therapy 241

Part V Clinical Considerations in Immunohematology
12 Adverse Complications of Transfusions 265
13 Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn 283
14 Transfusion Therapy in Selected Patients 303

Part VI Quality and Safety Issues
15 Quality Assurance and Regulation of the Blood Industry 321
16 Safety Issues in the Blood Bank 337