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Coverage of advanced topics such as transplantation and cellular therapy, the HLA system, molecular techniques and applications, automation, electronic cross-matching, and therapeutic apheresis make the text more relevant for 4-year MLS\/CLS programs Illustrated blood group boxes provide the ISBT symbol, number, and clinical significance of antibodies at a glance Robust chapter pedagogy helps break down this difficult subject with learning objectives, outlines, key terms with definitions, chapter summaries, critical thinking exercises, study questions, and case studies    NEW! Completely updated content prepares you to work in today’s clinical lab environment NEW! Additional information on disease testing covers diseases such as Zika and others of increased importance NEW! Expanded content on DNA covers the latest developments in related testing NEW! 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This essential text enables you to develop a solid understanding of all areas of blood banking by utilizing common theory, clinical scenarios, case studies, and critical-thinking exercises. Additional content on HIV testing, ABID panels, immunology and serology, HLA, and global blood banking keeps this book current so you're learning the skills necessary to work in the modern lab. Further your knowledge with the QR codes in the margins that link to new images and websites.     Illustrated blood group boxes provide you with the ISBT symbol, number, and the clinical significance of the antibodies at a glance throughout Chapter 7, Other Red Cell Blood Group Systems, Human Leukocyte Antigens, and Platelet Antigens. Study questions and critical thinking exercises give you an opportunity to review what you've learned. Margin notes and definitions highlight important material in each chapter and offer you additional help. 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