Includes bibliographical references and index.

Blood collection and processing -- Automated blood collection of blood products -- Blood components : preparation, storage, and transport -- Genetics -- Basic immunologic principles -- Red cell antibody detection and identification -- Molecular testing for blood groups in transfusion medicine -- Pretransfusion testing -- The ABO blood group system -- The Rh blood group system -- Other blood group systems -- Human leukocyte antigens -- Transfusion therapy and the role of the medical director in blood banking -- Adverse effects of transfusion -- Transfusion-transmitted diseases -- Hemolytic disease of the newborn -- Autoimmune hemolytic anemias and drug-induced hemolytic anemia -- Quality assurance and safety in immunohematology -- Regulations and standards -- Information technology -- Process management -- Principles of project management.