This is comprehensively written and compiled to cover diverse topics in blood banking and transfusion medicine. The authors have dealt with the subject keeping in mind the necessary material concerning both theory and practical aspects required for the postgraduate students of pathology, clinical students who utilize blood, clinicians, MBBS students, students of alternative system of medicine, diploma and laboratory technology students and nursing staff who work with blood transfusion. The book is helpful for the readers to develop management skills and in-depth knowledge for smooth functioning of the blood bank and transfusion services. An effort is made to give at a glance the principles and practice of blood banking as it may be difficult for the readers to go through the voluminous books in transfusion medicine. The book has 24 chapters covering important topics including recent advances, convalescent plasma and haemovigil solutions.