Essential Guide to Blood Groups is the only pocket sized guide to provide essential information on blood group systems. The main aim of the blood transfusion laboratory is to promote safe blood transfusion. The avoidance of errors, from sample receipt and laboratory testing through to the release of blood for transfusion, is of paramount importance. Knowledge of immunohaematology theory and its application to blood transfusion together with the principles of good laboratory practice are essential.
This handbook helps to address these important issues and also covers:
- the serology, inheritance, biochemistry, and molecular genetics of the most important blood group systems
- their clinical importance
- techniques used in blood grouping, troubleshooting, and quality assurance