Clinical and technical facts about blood group antigens and their antibodies are listed in alphabetical order for ease of finding the information-even in the middle of the night.
Contains information about the nearly 300 ISBT recognized blood group antigens and their corresponding antibodies, including:
- Clinical significance in transfusions and HDN
- Number of compatible donors that would be expected to be found in testing 100 donors. Variations in different ethnicities are given.
- Characteristics of the antibodies and optimal technique(s) for their detection
- Technical tips for antibody identification
- Whether or not the antibody has been found as an autoantibody
The purpose of this book is to provide key clinical and technical information relating to blood group antigens and antibodies in a concise format.
This easy-to-use a book provides a way to keep facts relating to clinical and technical aspects of blood groups in your pocket and readily accessible.
A must for anyone who is involved in the laboratory or bed-side care of patients with blood group alloantibodies.