Immunohematology: Principles & Practice Book

Preface

Unit I. Blood and Blood Components

• 1. Blood Collection and Processing
• 2. Automated Blood Collections
• 3. Blood Components: Preparation, Storage, and Transport

Unit 2. Genetic and Immunologic Principles

• 4. Genetics
• 5. Basic Immunologic Principles

Unit 3. Principles of Testing

• 6. Antibody Detection and Identification
• 7. Molecular Testing for Blood Groups in Transfusion Medicine
• 8. Pretransfusion Testing

Unit 4. Red Blood Cell Groups and HLA

• 9. The ABO Blood Group System
• 10. The Rh Blood Group System
• 11. Other Blood Group Systems
• 12. Human Leukocyte Antigens

Unit 5. Transfusion Practices

• 13. Transfusion Therapy and the Role of the Medical Director in Blood Banking

Unit 6. Clinical Conditions Associated with Immunohematology

• 14. Adverse Effects of Transfusion
• 15. Transfusion Transmitted Diseases
• 16. Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn
• 17. Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemias and Drug-Induced Hemolytic Anemias

Unit 7. Quality Assurance and Regulatory Issues

• 18. Quality Assurance and Safety in Immunohematology
• 19. Regulations and Standards

Unit 8. Additional Topics of Interest

• 20. Information Technology
• 21. Process Management
• 22. Principles of Project Management

Appendix: Answers to Review Questions

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