Basic & Applied Concepts of Blood Banking and Transfusion Practices, 3e

Kathy D. Blaney MS BB(ASCP)SBB CHT(ABHI) (Author), Paula R. Howard MS MPH MT(ASCP)SBB (Author)n?nUsing an easy-to-understand writing style, this text integrates immunohematology theory and application to provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to be successful in blood banking. Problem-solving exercises and case studies help you develop a solid understanding of all areas of blood banking.nnLearning objectives?begin each chapter.nIllustrated blood group boxes?throughout chapter 6,?Other Blood Group Systems, give the ISBT symbol, number, and the clinical significance of the antibodies at a glance.nMargin notes and definitions?in each chapter highlight important material and offer additional explanations.nChapter summaries?recap the most important points of the chapter.nStudy questions?at the end of each chapter provide an opportunity for review.nCritical thinking exercises?with?case studies?help you apply what you have learned in the chapter.nUPDATED! Information and photos on automation?include equipment actually used in the lab.nFlow charts?showing antibody detection and identification help you detect and identify antibodies.nAdvanced topics?on Transplantation and Cellular Therapy, the HLA System, Molecular Techniques and Applications, Automation, Electronic Crossmatching, and Therapeutic Apheresis make the text relevant for 4-year MLS programs.nnnProduct DetailsnnnPaperback:?408 pagesnPublisher:?Mosby; 3 edition (November 8, 2012)nLanguage:?EnglishnISBN-10:?0323086632nISBN-13:?978-0323086639