<p>Using an easy-to-understand writing style, this text integrates immunohematology theory and application to provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to be successful in blood banking. Problem-solving exercises and case studies help you develop a solid understanding of all areas of blood banking. </p><br><br><ul><b><li>Learning objectives</b> begin each chapter.</li><b> <p><li>Illustrated blood group boxes</b> throughout chapter 6, <i>Other Blood Group Systems</i>, give the ISBT symbol, number, and the clinical significance of the antibodies at a glance. </li> <b> <p><li>Margin notes and definitions</b> in each chapter highlight important material and offer additional explanations.</li> <b> <p><li>Chapter summaries</b> recap the most important points of the chapter.</li> <b> <p><li>Study questions</b> at the end of each chapter provide an opportunity for review.</li> <b><li>Critical thinking exercises </b>with <b>case studies</b> help you apply what you have learned in the chapter. </li></ul><br><br><ul><b><li>UPDATED! Information and photos on automation </b>include equipment actually used in the lab.</li><b> <p><li>Flow charts </b>showing antibody detection and identification help you detect and identify antibodies. </li> <b><li>Advanced topics</b> on Transplantation and Cellular Therapy, the HLA System, Molecular Techniques and Applications, Automation, Electronic Crossmatching, and Therapeutic Apheresis make the text relevant for 4-year MLS programs. </li></ul>