Blood Grouping Reagents Preparation and Application Methods

A step-by-step guide to over 50 techniques, procedures, and tests used in the routine grouping and cross-matching of blood and in the routine screening and identification of antibodies in blood transfusion services. Developed specifically for use in workshops and other training courses in Eastern Mediterranean countries, the manual aims to encourage the quality standards needed to ensure blood safety and prevent severe transfusion reactions. Emphasis is placed on the use of manual techniques for the ABO blood grouping of patients and donor samples and for compatibility testing. Apart from detailed instructions for specific procedures and tests, the manual includes advice on the reading and interpretation of tests, the reporting of results, common sources of error, and the comparative advantages and disadvantages of different tests. The manual also describes simple procedures for the preparation of basic reagents.Nicholson, G. S. is the author of 'Blood Grouping Reagents Preparation and Application Methods' with ISBN 9789290211792 and ISBN 9290211792.