Technical Manual, 21st edition

Introducing the 21st edition of the Technical Manual, a must-have resource for professionals in the field of blood collection and transfusion. Edited by Claudia Cohn, MD, PhD; Meghan Delaney, DO, MPH; Susan T. Johnson, MSTM, MT(ASCP)SBBCM; Louis M. Katz, MD; and Joseph (Yossi) Schwartz, MD, MPH.

This comprehensive manual encompasses 29 chapters and over 100 methods/appendices, catering to both beginners and experienced practitioners. It covers a wide range of topics including quality and regulatory considerations, donor eligibility, component preparation, blood groups, antigen/antibody testing, transfusion practices (including special situations and patients), and transfusion outcomes. Notably, this edition incorporates the most recent updates from the FDA regarding donor deferrals, which were implemented shortly before its release.

Key updates in this edition include:

• Apheresis content aligned with the 2023 ASFA indications.
• Inclusion of COVID-19’s impact on disaster preparedness, blood shortages, and convalescent plasma.
• Expanded coverage of cell therapy.
• Revisions to neonatal and pediatric transfusion practices.
• Updates in molecular testing.

Details of the print edition: AABB, 2023, hardcover, illustrated, 899 pages, ISBN 978-1-56395-464-1.