Thoroughly revised and updated, the sixth edition of this popular text continues to set the standard for developing a comprehensive understanding of modern routine blood banking and transfusion practices. This text is the ideal guide to immunohematology and transfusion practices.

Fundamental ConceptsRed Blood Cell and Platelet Preservation: Historical Perspectives and Current TrendsBasic GeneticsFundamentals of Immunology Concepts in Molecular Biology Blood Groups and Serological Testing The Antiglobulin Test The ABO Blood Group SystemThe Rh Blood Group SystemBlood Group Terminology and the Other Blood GroupsDetection and Identification of Antibodies Pretransfusion TestingOverview of the Routine Blood Bank LaboratoryOther Technologies and AutomationTransfusion Practice Donor Screening and Component Preparation ApheresisTransfusion TherapyAdverse Effects of Blood TransfusionCellular Therapy Transfusion-Transmitted DiseasesHemolytic Disease of the Fetus and Newborn (HDFN)Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemias Leukocyte Antigens and Parentage Testing The HLA System Relationship Testing Quality and Compliance IssuesQuality Management Utilization ManagementTransfusion Safety and Federal Regulatory RequirementsLaboratory Information SystemsMedicolegal and Ethical Aspects of Providing Blood Collection and Transfusion ServicesFuture TrendsTissue Banking: A New Role for the Transfusion Service Appendices (Online at DavisPlus)PolyagglutinationProcedures