- More than 500 illustrations, tables, and boxes that help students master difficult concepts, including those not routinely illustrated and highlighted in other texts
- Coverage of transfusion for transplantation.
- Full-color, step-by-step photographs illustrating ABO forward and reverse blood grouping
- Discussions of the legal and ethical aspects of providing blood collection and transfusion services
- Registry-style review questions and answers at the end of each chapter providing immediate feedback for students
- Complete coverage of all blood group systems
- Information on quality assurance and informational systems in the blood bank
- Summary charts at the end of each chapter highlighting concepts and information important in clinical settings
- “Antigen-Antibody Characteristic” charts on the inside covers of the book for easy access to the vast amount of information related to the blood group systems
Part I Fundamental Concepts 1Red Blood Cell and Platelet Preservation: Historical Perspectives and Current Trends
2Basic Genetics
3Fundamentals of Immunology
4Concepts in Molecular Biology
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