Essential Guide to Blood Groups is the only pocket sized guide to provide essential information on blood group systems. The main aim of the blood transfusion laboratory is to promote safe blood transfusion. The avoidance of errors, from sample receipt and laboratory testing through to the release of blood for transfusion, is of paramount importance.

An introduction to blood groups -- Techniques used in blood grouping -- The abo blood groups -- The rh blood group system -- Other blood groups -- Clinical significance of blood group antibodies -- Blood grouping from dna -- Quality assurance in immunohaematology -- Trouble-shooting and problem-solving in the reference laboratory -- Frequently asked questions.