This new edition of an essential text for all those working within transfusion
and blood banking is now even more biologically and clinically relevant,
incorporating the latest information on the genes for various blood groups and
including greater content on the functional significance of blood groups. The
book covers techniques used in blood grouping, troubleshooting and quality
assurance and integrates serology with molecular biology, marrying the basic
understanding at the genetic level with a cellular understanding of the red
blood cell membrane. Now in full colour throughout.