Qualification in Apheresis - QIA

Suggested Resources for Examination Preparation

This list is intended only as a partial reference source. Its distribution does not indicate endorsement by the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC), nor does the ASCP BOC wish to imply that the content of the examination will be drawn solely from these publications.

Journals

Journal of Clinical Apheresis. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Connelly-Smith, L. et al. (2023). Guidelines on the Use of Therapeutic Apheresis in Clinical Practice – Evidence-Based Approach from the Writing Committee of the American Society for Apheresis: The Ninth Special Issue. Journal of Clinical Apheresis, 38(2), 77-278. https://doi.org/10.1002/jca.22043

Texts

Apheresis Principles

Wu, Y. et al. (Eds). (2025). Principles of Apheresis Technology (8^th ed.). Vancouver, British Columbia: ASFA.
Wu, Y. et al. (Eds). (2025). Apheresis Study Guide: A Companion to Apheresis Technology (8^th ed.). Vancouver, British Columbia: ASFA.
Schwartz, J., Pham, H.P., & Bandarenko, N. (Eds.). (2024). Therapeutic Apheresis: A Handbook (7^th ed.). AABB. Press.
Winters, J. & Dunbar, N.M. (Eds.). (2020). Apheresis: Principles and Practice (Vol. 1: Therapeutic Apheresis) (4^th ed.). AABB Press.
Winters, J. & Vassallo, R.R. (Eds.). (2020). Apheresis: Principles and Practice (Vol. 2: Collection of Blood Components by Apheresis) (4^thed.). AABB Press.

Regulations

AABB. (2024). Standards for Blood Banks and Transfusion Services (34^th ed.). Bethesda, MD: AABB Press.
AABB. (2023). Standards for Cellular Therapy Services (11^nd ed.). Bethesda, MD: AABB Press.
Center for Biologics Evaluation Research. (2007). Guidance for Industry and FDA Review Staff: Collection of Platelets by Automated Methods.. Food and Drug Administration.
FACT-JACIE. (2021). International Standards for Hematopoietic Cellular Therapy Product Collection, Processing, and Administration (8^th ed.).
Food and Drug Administration. (published yearly). Code of Federal Regulations Title 21: Food and Drugs Parts 210, 211, 600, 601, 606, 607, 610, 640, 1271. Washington D.C.: US Government Printing Office.
Food and Drug Administration. (February 2001). Guidance for Industry: Recommendations for Collecting Red Blood Cells by Automated Apheresis Methods (Technical Correction). Rockville, MD: FDA.
The Joint Commission. 2023 Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for Hospitals (CAMH). Oakbrook Terrace, IL: The Joint Commission.

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