- More than 500 illustrations, tables, and boxes aid in mastering difficult concepts, including those not routinely illustrated and highlighted in other texts.
- Coverage of transfusion for transplantation.
- Full-color, step-by-step photographs illustrating ABO forward and reverse blood grouping.
- Discussions of the legal and ethical aspects of providing blood collection and transfusion services.
- Registry-style review questions and answers at the end of each chapter, providing immediate feedback for students.
- Complete coverage of all blood group systems.
- Information on quality assurance and informational systems in the blood bank.
- Summary charts at the end of each chapter highlighting concepts and information important in clinical settings.
- “Antigen-Antibody Characteristic†charts on the inside covers of the book for easy access to the vast amount of information related to the blood group systems.