Clinical and Basic Science Aspects of Immunohematology

This publication focuses on the clinical and basic science aspects of immunohaematology, with particular attention on the clinical application of knowledge obtained from research into the basic science of blood transfusion. Chapters cover gene therapy; role of decay accelerating factor on paroxymal noctural haemoglobinuria (PNH) red cells; target antigens for red cell bound autoantibodies; the expanding boundaries of transfusion medicine; platelet alloantibodies; platelet destruction in post-transfusion purpura; management of alloimmune thrombocytopenia in the foetus and neonate; and current concepts in delayed haemolytic transfusion reactions.