For professionals and newcomers alike in the field of blood banking and transfusion medicine, the Technical Manual stands as the quintessential resource. This comprehensive guide, spanning 29 chapters and over 100 methods and appendices, delivers crucial insights into the full spectrum of blood collection and transfusion. From navigating quality and regulatory landscapes to mastering donor eligibility, component preparation, blood groups, and antigen/antibody testing, this manual covers it all. It further extends to transfusion practices, addressing both standard and special patient scenarios, and the analysis of transfusion outcomes.
This latest edition is particularly timely, incorporating the most recent FDA updates on donor deferrals, released just prior to publication. Furthermore, it includes significant updates such as:
- Revised apheresis content aligning with the 2023 ASFA guidelines.
- Examination of COVID-19’s impact on disaster preparedness, blood supply challenges, and the use of convalescent plasma.
- Expanded information on cell therapy advancements.
- Refined practices in neonatal and pediatric transfusions.
- Current developments in molecular testing methodologies.
To enhance accessibility and utility, the manual’s methods and appendices are available online at no additional charge. Purchasers of the print version can access these digital resources via an access code within the book, while the digital edition integrates these materials as supplementary files within each chapter. Recognizing its value for those entering the profession, the AABB offers special student pricing, making this Tech Manual an accessible and essential tool for education and practice.
PRINT EDITION: AABB, 2023, hardcover, illustrated, 899 pages, ISBN 978-1-56395-464-1
Product code: 233013
Member Price: $188
Nonmember Price: $291
Student Price: $165
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Table of Contents (pdf)
Preface (pdf)
Sample Pages (pdf)
