Edition DescriptionRevised edition,New Edition
Table Of ContentPart I Fundamental Concepts 1Red Blood Cell and Platelet Preservation: Historical Perspectives and Current Trends 2Basic Genetics 3Fundamentals of Immunology 4Concepts in Molecular Biology Part II Blood Groups and Serological Testing 5The Antiglobulin Test 6The ABO Blood Group System 7The Rh Blood Group System 8Blood Group Terminology & Common Blood Groups: The Lewis System, P, I, MNS, Kell, Duffy, Kidd, Lutheran 9Uncommon Blood Groups 10Detection and Identification of Antibodies 11Pre-transfusion Testing 12Blood Bank Testing Technologies and Automation Part III Transfusion Practices 13Donor Selection 14Transfusion-Transmitted Diseases 15Component Preparation 16Transfusion Therapy 17Adverse Effects of Blood Transfusion 18Apheresis 19Cellular Therapy in the Transplant Setting 20Hemolytic Disease of the Fetus and Newborn 21Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemias 22Tissue Banking Part IV Leukocyte Antigens and Relationship Testing 23The HLA System 24Relationship Testing Part V Quality Management and Compliance 25Quality Management in the Blood Bank 26Patient Blood Management 27Transfusion Safety and Federal Regulatory Requirements 28Laboratory Information Systems in the Blood Bank 29Medicolegal and Ethical Aspects of Providing Blood Collection and Transfusion Services
SynopsisASCP requirement. "To pass the ASCP and become a licensed medical lab tech, this text is the ultimate blood bank source for the required classes." --Amazon Reviewer Great resource for anyone in a Medical Technology or Medical Laboratory Science Program! I would highly recommend this book!"-- Mary L., Amazon Reviewer "Amazing legendary book in the field. Helpful for practicing Transfusion Medicine and Hematology." -- Zubair S., Amazon Reviewer Join the generations of students who have embarked on successful careers with a firm foundation in the theory and practice of blood banking and transfusion practices. Denise Harmening's classic text teaches you not only how to perform must-know tests and tasks, but to understand the scientific principles behind them. You'll begin with a review of the basic concepts of red blood cell and platelet preservation, genetics, immunology, and molecular biology. Then you'll move to the hows and whys of clinical practice. And, you'll be prepared for new advances in the field., ASCP requirement. "To pass the ASCP and become a licensed medical lab tech, this text is the ultimate blood bank source for the required classes." - Amazon Reviewer "Great resource for anyone in a Medical Technology or Medical Laboratory Science Program! I would highly recommend this book!" - Mary L., Amazon Reviewer "Amazing legendary book in the field. Helpful for practicing Transfusion Medicine and Hematology." - Zubair S., Amazon Reviewer Join the generations of students who have embarked on successful careers with a firm foundation in the theory and practice of blood banking and transfusion practices. Denise Harmening's classic text teaches you not only how to perform must-know tests and tasks, but to understand the scientific principles behind them. You'll begin with a review of the basic concepts of red blood cell and platelet preservation, genetics, immunology, and molecular biology. Then you'll move to the hows and whys of clinical practice. And, you'll be prepared for new advances in the field., ASCP requirement. "To pass the ASCP and become a licensed medical lab tech, this text is the ultimate blood bank source for the required classes." - Amazon Reviewer "Great resource for anyone in a Medical Technology or Medical Laboratory Science Program! I would highly recommend this book!" - Mary L., Amazon Reviewer "Amazing legendary book in ......, 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
LC Classification NumberRM172