This book is a reference for those working in blood transfusion and blood banking. It provides an exhaustive overview of the biology and clinical significance of blood groups, which is of vital importance to safe blood transfusion within hospitals.
Contains latest information on the genes for various blood groups
Contains more information on the functional significance of blood groups - so it is more biologically and clinically orientated
Integrates serology with molecular biology - so marries the basic understanding at the genetic level with a cellular understanding of the red blood cell membrane