Basic and Applied Concepts of Immunohematology by Paula R. Howard and Kathy...

Description: Basic and Applied Concepts of Immunohematology by Paula R. Howard and Kathy.... Condition is "Like New". Shipped with USPS Media Mail. Product InformationClear 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 questionsProduct IdentifiersPublisherElsevierISBN-100323048056ISBN-139780323048057eBay Product ID (ePID)63155539Product Key FeaturesFormatHardcoverPublication Year2008LanguageEnglishDimensionsWeight39.3 OzWidth8.5in.Height0.8in.Length10.9in.Additional Product FeaturesDewey Edition22Table of ContentFoundations: Basic Sciences and Reagents 1. Immunology 2. Blood Banking Reagents 3. Genetic Principles of Blood Banking Overview of the Major Blood Groups 4. ABO and H Blood Group Systems and Secretor Status 5. Rh Blood Group System 6. Other Blood Group Systems Essentials of Pretransfusion Testing 7. Antibody Detection and Identification 8. Compatibility Testing Blood Collection, Testing, and Components 9. Donor Selection and Phlebotomy 10. Testing of Donor Blood 11. Blood Component Preparation and Therapy Clinical Considerations in Immunohematology 12. Adverse Complications of Transfusions 13. Hemolytic Disease of the Fetus and Newborn 14. Transfusion Therapy in Selected Patients Quality and Safety Issues 15. Quality Assurance and Regulation of the Blood Industry 16. Safety Issues in the Blood BankIllustratedYesDewey Decimal616.15079Age LevelScholarly & ProfessionalCopyright Date2009AuthorKathy D. Blaney, Paula R. HowardEdition Number2Number of Pages400 Pages

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