Blood banking plays a vital role in safe transfusion practices and emergency care. This book introduces the principles of immunohematology, blood grouping, Rh typing, crossmatching, and component preparation. It explains donor selection, blood collection, screening for transfusion-transmissible infections, and storage protocols. Emphasis is placed on compatibility testing, quality assurance, and emergency handling procedures. Safety measures and legal requirements in transfusion services are also discussed. It is designed for paramedics, laboratory technicians, and students in transfusion medicine.
Zayn Karim is a laboratory scientist with in-depth knowledge of immunohematology and transfusion science. He has supervised blood bank operations in both trauma centers and outpatient settings, ensuring adherence to safety and compatibility protocols. His scholarly work includes studies on cross-matching techniques and rare blood antigen detection. He contributes to national guidelines on donor screening and blood storage standards. His key interests involve serological testing, Rh factor analysis, and transfusion reaction prevention.