TECHNICAL MANUAL, 18TH EDITION. OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLOOD BANK

1. Quality Management Systems: Theory and Practice
2. Facilities, Work Environment, and Safety
3. Regulatory Issues in Blood Banking
4. Disaster Management
5 . Allogeneic and Autologous Blood Donor Selection
6. Whole-Blood Collection and Component Processing
7. Blood Component Collection by Apheresis
8 . Infectious Disease Screening
9. Hospital Storage, Monitoring, Pretransfusion Processing, Distribution, and Inventory Management of Blood Components
10. Molecular Biology and Immunology in Transfusion Medicine
11. Blood Group Genetics
12. ABO, H, and Lewis Blood Groups and Structurally Related Antigens
13. The Rh System
14. Other Blood Group Systems and Antigens
15. Pretransfusion Testing
16. Identification of Antibodies to Red Cell Antigens
17. The Positive Direct Antiglobulin Test and Immune-Mediated Hemolysis
18. Platelet and Granulocyte Antigens and Antibodies
19. The HLA System
20. Hemotherapy Decisions and Their Outcomes
21 . Administration of Blood Components
22. Perinatal Issues in Transfusion Practice
23. Neonatal and Pediatric Transfusion Practice
24. Patient Blood Management
25. Transfusion Support for Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Recipients
26. Therapeutic Apheresis
27. Noninfectious Complications of Blood Transfusion
28. Approaches to Blood Utilization Auditing
29. The Collection and Processing of Hematopoietic Stem Cells
30. Umbilical Cord Blood Banking
31. Tissue-Derived Non-Hematopoietic Stem Cell Sources for Use in Cell-Based Therapies
32. Human Allografts and the Hospital Transfusion Service
33. Blood and Marrow-Derived Nonhematopoietic Stem Cell

Methods Introduction
1. General Laboratory Methods_Introduction
2. Red Cell Typing Methods
3. Antibody Detection, Identification, and Compatibility Testing
4. Investigation of a Positive DAT Result_Introduction
5. Hemolytic Disease of the Fetus and Newborn_Introduction
6. Blood Collection, Component Preparation, and Storage
7. Transplantation of Cells and Tissue_Introduction
8. Quality Control Methods_Introduction

APPENDICES
Appendix 1. Normal Values in Adults
Appendix 2. Selected Normal Values in Children
Appendix 3. Typical Normal Values in Tests of Hemostasis and Coagulation (Adults)
Appendix 4. Coagulation Factor Values in Platelet Concentrates
Appendix 5. Approximate Normal Values for Red Cell, Plasma, and Blood Volumes
Appendix 6. Blood Group Antigens Assigned to Systems
Appendix 7. Examples of Gene, Antigen, and Phenotype Symbols in Conventional and International Society of Blood Transfusion Terminology
Appendix 8. Examples of Correct and Incorrect Terminology
Appendix 9. Distribution of ABO/Rh Phenotypes by Race or Ethnicity
Appendix 10. Example of a Maximum Surgical Blood Order Schedule
Appendix 11. Directory of Organizations

The transfusion medicine and cellular therapies landscape is changing like never before, and it can be challenging to keep up to date with developments. The Technical Manual is a valuable resource that helps newcomers and seasoned professional alike find the information they need to stay ahead of the changes currently unfolding. Expert chapter authors give you the benefit of their knowledge and experience.

What""s new:
- Completely revised and expanded patient blood management content to reflect recent developments and initiatives.
- Enhanced suite of chapters on the most relevant topics of interest to cellular therapy professionals.
- Immunohematology chapters reflecting both serologic and molecular aspects.
- Methods provided in SOP format on accompanying USB flash card for easy adoption and customization by your facility.
- Helpful appendices that can be uploaded to your organization""s network.