Basic & Applied Concepts of Immunohematology

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

ISBN 10: 0323048056 / ISBN 13: 9780323048057

Published by Mosby, 2008

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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

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.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Basic & Applied Concepts of Immunohematology
Publisher: Mosby
Publication Date: 2008
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good
Edition: 2nd Edition