Basic & Applied Concepts of Immunohematology - Hardcover

Blaney MS BB(ASCP)SBB CHT(ABHI), Kathy D.; Howard MPH MS MLS(ASCP)SBB, Paula R.

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9780323048057: Basic & Applied Concepts of Immunohematology
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0323048056 ISBN 13: 9780323048057
Publisher: Mosby, 2008

Synopsis

Clear and accessible, this text addresses the fundamental knowledge and skills you need to work in a blood-banking laboratory. It integrates basic theory ― genetics, immunology, and immunohematology ― then adds practical, problem-solving exercises. Clinical scenarios and critical thinking exercises help you apply basic concepts to modern transfusion and blood-bank settings.

  • Experienced authors offer a practical "in the trenches" view of life in the laboratory.
  • A clinical application focus relates concepts to practice and offers examples of using theoretical information in the laboratory setting.
  • Coverage of quality control assurance and regulatory issues includes the "whys" in both reagents and equipment.
  • An entire chapter is devoted to basic genetics and immunology coverage.
  • Blood group systems are described in easy-to-follow, student-friendly terms.
  • Illustrations and tables help you understand critical information.
  • A two-color design brightens the text and makes it more reader-friendly.
  • Chapter outlines, review questions, learning objectives, and key terms are included in each chapter, highlighting and reinforcing important material.
  • Critical Thinking exercises ask you to draw conclusions based on a case study.
  • Chapter summaries include a paragraph, table, or box of the essential information.
  • NEW information reflects changes in the field, including:
    • Different types of DNA testing and uses
    • Automation impact and issues
    • Latest donor criteria from the AABB and the FDA
    • Hepatitis C and HIV NAT testing
    • West Nile testing
    • Bacterial contamination statistics and prevention
    • Bone marrow transplant blood use
    • Peripheral stem cell collection
    • Cord blood collection and use
  • More case studies, examples, and flow charts in the Antibody Detection and Identification chapter help to illustrate principles and practices.
  • Margin Notes are added throughout to reinforce key terms and procedures.
  • More review questions are added for thorough and efficient self-assessment.
  • Expanded Evolve resources include web links, ArchieMD animations, and additional study questions

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About the Author

Paula Howard worked at Johnson & Johnson as the Principal Scientist in Ortho Clinical Diagnostics for seven years, at OneBlood, Inc. as the GxP Training Manager for 2 years and Director of Regulated and Business Application Training for 3 years. She has certificates in eLearning instructional design and is currently working as a career coach.

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Publisher
Mosby
Publication date
2008
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0323048056
ISBN 13 
9780323048057
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
2
Number of pages
400
Rating
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