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BASIC & APPLIED CONCEPTS OF IMMUNOHEMATOLOGY
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Second Edition
By
Kathy Blaney, MS, BB(ASCP)SBB, University of Central Florida, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Department of Molecular Biology & Microbiology, Orlando, FL
Paula Howard, MS, MT(ASCP)SBB, Micro Typing Systems, Pompano Beach, FL
Reviews
This is the second edition of a comprehensive reference on laboratory testing and related processes performed in blood banks and transfusion
services. The first edition was published in 2000.
It is intended as a reference for clinical laboratory scientist (CLS) students
in a two-year or four-year training program, those desiring refresher training, or others interested in blood banking practices. The
goal of this edition was to update information and present contemporary blood banking practices.
The obvious audience includes
CLS students and practicing CLSs. Other interested readers would be CLS teachers (who would use this as the companion book for blood
banking courses), pathologists with primary responsibility for the blood bank, clinical hematologists with an interest in blood banking,
and any other clinicians with an interest in blood banking practices.
The book's six major sections build from the very basics
of immunohematology (e.g., immune system development, antibodies and antigens, antibody-antigen reactions, etc.) to four chapters on
conventional blood bank practice (reagents, genetic principles, major blood groups, pretransfusion testing, donor blood collection issues)
to clinical considerations, and, finally, quality and safety issues. This edition provides updated information on recent changes in donor
blood collection practices (e.g., leukoreduction) and donor blood testing (e.g., automated testing, molecular tests for infectious diseases,
etc.). What I really like about this book are the clear layout, easy to read style, nice use of color (the layout is much more pleasing
and effective than would be expected from the use of just three colors -- black, white, and purple), clear and standardized expectations
(learning objectives outlined at the beginning of each chapter reinforced throughout the chapter), and many great case studies at the
end of each chapter to drive home teaching points. Additional related material is available on the corresponding Evolve website with
online access available through purchase of this book.
Unfortunately, I was unable to view the online content despite navigating multiple
websites and multiple clicks. Oh well -- given the superb nature of this book, I would have the same expectations for the online information.
This
is a great book on CLS-level blood banking practices. This and a similar book by Denise Harmening
Modern Blood Banking and
Transfusion Practices
, 5th edition (F. A. Davis, 2005) are obvious choices for practicing blood bank CLSs or CLS training
programs.
Valerie L Ng, PhD MD(Alameda County Medical Center/Highland Hospital)
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