LEADER 02638nam 22005894a 450 001 996213962303316 005 20230721030758.0 010 $a1-281-32211-3 010 $a9786611322113 010 $a0-470-75092-8 010 $a0-470-75032-4 035 $a(CKB)1000000000404397 035 $a(EBL)351117 035 $a(OCoLC)476170646 035 $a(SSID)ssj0000660214 035 $a(PQKBManifestationID)12247749 035 $a(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000660214 035 $a(PQKBWorkID)10703172 035 $a(PQKB)10171543 035 $a(SSID)ssj0000149334 035 $a(PQKBManifestationID)11910524 035 $a(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000149334 035 $a(PQKBWorkID)10236370 035 $a(PQKB)10856224 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC351117 035 $a(EXLCZ)991000000000404397 100 $a20060613d2007 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aur|n|---||||| 181 $ctxt 182 $cc 183 $acr 200 10$aEssential guide to blood groups$b[electronic resource] /$fGeoff Daniels, Imelda Bromilow 210 $aMalden, Mass ;$aOxford $cBlackwell Pub.$d2007 215 $a1 online resource (112 p.) 300 $aDescription based upon print version of record. 311 $a1-4051-5349-0 320 $aIncludes bibliographical references (p. 95) and index. 327 $aAn introduction to blood groups -- Techniques used in blood grouping -- The ABO blood groups -- The Rh blood group system -- Other blood groups -- Clinical significance of blood group antibodies -- Quality assurance in immunohaematology -- Trouble-shooting and problem-solving in the reference laboratory -- Frequently asked questions. 330 $aEssential Guide to Blood Groups is the only pocket sized guide to provide essential information on blood group systems. The main aim of the blood transfusion laboratory is to promote safe blood transfusion. The avoidance of errors, from sample receipt and laboratory testing through to the release of blood for transfusion, is of paramount importance. Knowledge of immunohaematology theory and its application to blood transfusion together with the principles of good laboratory practice are essential. This handbook helps to address these important issues and also covers: