AABB Technical Manual, 21st Edition, Available for Pre-Order

After three years of development, the 21st edition of AABB’s signature publication, the Technical Manual, is now available for pre-order in the AABB store.

This must-have resource details the full spectrum of blood collection and transfusion: quality and regulatory issues, donor eligibility, component preparation, blood groups, antigen/antibody testing, transfusion practice (including special situations and patients), and transfusion outcomes. Additionally, the 21st edition captures the late-breaking changes to donor eligibility recommended by the Food and Drug Administration weeks before the release of the new edition.

Other notable updates include updated apheresis content that reflects 2023 American Society for Apheresis indications, expanded cell therapy content, changes in neonatal and pediatric transfusion practice and updates in molecular testing.

AABB extends its gratitude to Editor-in-Chief Claudia S. Cohn, MD, PhD, and the editorial team – Meghan Delaney, DO, MPH; Susan T. Johnson, MSTM, MT(ASCP)SBB^CM; Louis M. Katz, MD; and Joseph (Yossi) Schwartz, MD, MPH – for giving their time and talent to update this fundamental publication.

The Technical Manual is available in print and digital editions or as a bundle of both. Because the Technical Manual is such a good text for those beginning their careers, AABB is pleased to offer a discounted rate to student members.