More than 500 illustrations, tables, and boxes aid in mastering 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.
