Transfusion Science

Joyce Overfield/ Maureen Dawson/ David Hamer

ISBN 10: 1904842402 / ISBN 13: 9781904842408

Published by Scion Pub Ltd, 2008

About this Item

2nd edition. 300 pages. 9.45x6.69x0.63 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # __1904842402

Bibliographic Details

Title: Transfusion Science

Publisher: Scion Pub Ltd

Publication Date: 2008

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Brand New

Edition: 2nd Edition

About this title

Synopsis:

Transfusion Science 2/e covers the basic science behind the crucial areas of transfusion and transplantation.
The book has a revised design and layout, and includes a greater number of case studies, to aid student
understanding.

The new edition has been extensively updated to cover the latest applications of molecular biology to
transfusion science.
Sections have been extended to include leucodepletion, pathogen reduction, haemolytic anaemias and blood
group serology.

Contents:

1. The immune system
2. Antibodies and antigens
3. Complement
4. Genetics for blood groups
5. Introduction to blood groups: the ABO blood group system
6 The Rh blood group system
7. Other blood group systems
8. Immune and auto immune haematology disorders
9. Blood products and components
10. Haemagglutination and blood grouping methods
11. Adverse effects of transfusion
12. Stem cell processing and transplantation
13 Applications of molecular and immunological techniques