Practical Haematology

Name: Practical Haematology
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ISBN: 9780443063770

ISBN-10: 044306377X

ISBN-13: 9780443063770

Edition: 9th 2001 (Revised)

Authors: S. Mitchell Lewis, John Dacie, Barbara J. Bain, Imelda Bates

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Description:

This manual describes all of the techniques used in the investigation of patients with blood diseases. It discusses the principles of each test, possible causes of error, and the interpretation and clinical significance of the results.

Book details

List price: $95.00
Edition: 9th
Copyright year: 2001
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Publication date: 10/11/2001
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 652
Size: 7.25" wide x 9.50" long x 1.50" tall
Weight: 3.586
Language: English



Collection and handling of blood


Reference ranges and normal values


Basic haematological techniques: Manual and automated


Preparation and staining of blood and bone-marrow films


Blood cell morphology


Bone marrow biopsy


Iron deficiency anaemia


Megaloblastic anaemias


Investigation of haemolytic anaemias: Introduction/general


Haemolytic anaemias: Hereditary


Haemolytic anaemias: acquired-includes AIHA, drug. PNH


Abnormal haemoglobins and thalassaemia


Cytochemistry


Immunophenotyping


Diagnostic radionuclides


Investigation of haemostasis and bleeding tendency


Investigation of thrombotic tendency


Laboratory control of anticoagulant, thrombolytic and antiplatelet therapy


Blood cell antigens and antibodies: RBC (blood group) platelets and neutrophils


Laboratory aspects of blood transfusion


Molecular techniques


Miscellaneous tests: ESR, Viscosity, IM, Epo, Malaria Serology


Laboratory organisation and management


Quality assurance


Approach to diagnosis of blood diseases


Essential investigations in under-resourced laboratories