Mollison's Blood Transfusion in Clinical Medicine is an icon in the field of transfusion and the first edition was published in 1951. The book arose from the concept of the transfusionist, as both scientist and expert consultant. For many years, this text has provided the primary, and often the sole, reference for detailed information and practical experience in blood transfusion. The book is completely revised and updated throughout to include the latest advances and developments in the field.

Preface to twelfth edition vPreface to eleventh edition viiPreface to first edition ixIn memoriam: Professor Mollison xi1 Blood donors and the withdrawal of blood 12 Transfusion of blood, blood components and plasma alternatives in oligaemia 223 Immunology of red cells 534 ABO, H, LE, P1PK, GLOB, I and FORS blood group systems 1185 The Rh blood group system (including LW and RHAG) 1676 Other red cell antigens 2147 Red cell antibodies against self-antigens, bound antigens and induced antigens 2598 Blood grouping techniques 3039 The transfusion of red cells 35610 Red cell incompatibility in vivo 41111 Haemolytic transfusion reactions 45812 Haemolytic disease of the fetus and the newborn 49913 Immunology of leucocytes, platelets and plasma components 54914 The transfusion of platelets, leucocytes, haematopoietic progenitor cells and plasma components 61115 Some unfavourable effects of transfusion 66016 Infectious agents transmitted by transfusion 69617 Exchange transfusion and haemapheresis 76418 Alternatives to allogeneic transfusion 80019 Plasma fractionation and fractionation products 846Appendices 873Index 892Colour plate section facing p. 148