Blood Subscriptions

Blood, the Journal of the American Society of Hematology (ASH), has been published since 1946 and it is the premier peer-reviewed publication in the hematology field. It publishes original articles describing basic laboratory, translational and clinical investigations in hematology.

With an impact factor of 10.558 in 2010, Blood is a core title for any library.

As one of the most respected biomedical journals, it was among the top 100 Most Influential Journals Over the Last 100 Years in Medicine and Biology, by the Special Libraries Association.

Subscriptions to Blood include 51 weekly issues published in a calendar year, plus the ASH Annual Meeting Abstracts. The abstracts are provided on a USB which also includes the ASH Annual Meeting Program Book. All subscriptions include an online account that allows access to all archived articles, and images from Volume 1, Issue 1-over 60 years worth of content. The online Blood account offers access to:

  • Tables of content
  • Annual meeting abstracts
  • First edition papers (pre-published content)
  • Continuing medical education (CME) credits
  • Full-text searching and display
  • PDFs downloads
  • Future tables of contents
  • E-mail alerts
  • Online-only content: e-blood articles and e-letters
  • Links to Medline,GenBank, and more!

Subscription Options

  • For InstitutionsBlood is available for single sites, multiple sites, global licenses and consortia. Click here for more on Institutional subscriptions. BloodLibrarians portal offers additional information on how to manage your account.
  • For Individuals (non members)Blood is available to individuals who wish to access the journal for their own personal use.
  • For MembersBlood is provided as a member benefit at no extra cost. Visit ASH Membership.
  • Trial Subscription – To request a complimentary copy of the journal or a 30 day trial access to blood Online, please visit Librarians Page.
  • For Developing Countries – ASH provides access to blood Online to public health institutions in developing countries through HINARI and other programs.