Publisher's Synopsis
A compilation of questions that have mainly been sent to the National Office or the Scientific Section, this text reflects expanding areas in blood banking and transfusion medicine, covering procedures where there are often no regulations or standards. Each of over 100 questions is followed by a detailed response written by an expert in the field.;Questions cover topics like quality control, donor issues, transfusion practice, pretranfusion testing, transfusion reactions, preparation, and preservation and storage of blood and components.