The Blood Group Antigen FactsBook

Marion E. Reid, 2012

Overview

Winner of a 2013 BMA Medical Book Award for Internal Medicine, The Blood Group Antigen FactsBook has been a vital resource in hematology, transfusion medicine, and immunogenetics since its initial release. This third edition is thoroughly revised, updated, and expanded to encompass all 33 known blood group systems. It effectively merges scientific background with clinical applications, offering researchers and clinicians quick access to information on over 330 blood group antigens.

Who it's for

• Researchers in hematology and immunogenetics
• Clinicians involved in transfusion medicine
• Medical students and professionals studying blood groups

Key features

• Covers all 33 blood group systems
• Details over 330 blood group antigens
• Includes history, terminology, and chromosomal assignment
• Provides information on molecular bases and phenotypes
• Discusses clinical significance and disease associations
• Paperback format, 758 pages