American Associations of Blood Banks AABB Technical manual 20th Edition

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American Associations of Blood Banks AABB Technical manual 20th Edition PDF

AABB’s most popular book is a must-have resource for newcomers and seasoned professionals alike. In its 28 chapters and 100+ methods/appendices, the entire spectrum of blood collection and transfusion is addressed in detail: quality and regulatory issues, donor eligibility, component preparation, blood groups, antigen/antibody testing, clinical transfusion practice (including special patients and situations), and transfusion outcomes. Additionally, this edition captures the late-breaking changes in donor deferrals made by the FDA just before publication. Other updates to the manual include:

Expanded PBM chapter.
Critical update to discussion of massive transfusion.
Emphasis on blood group antigen nomenclature.
Added depth to relevant transfusion-transmitted diseases.
Enhanced discussion of molecular testing.