Easy to read. "Very easy to follow. Made it easy to understand difficult topics!" - Amazon Reviewer I highly recommend this book. "... straight forward and I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a solid understanding of the most important concepts behind the tests performed in a modern hematology laboratory. Some textbooks today make it difficult for hematology students and lab professionals alike to figure out what it is that they "really need to know" to be effective and competent in the lab. Hematology in Practice addresses exactly this problem. In addition, this book will give a student an understanding that is more than good enough to pass general and categorical licensing exams." - Michael B., Amazon Reviewer Basic principles of hematology made memorable. Build a solid understanding of hematology in the context of practical laboratory practice and principles. Visual language, innovative case studies, role-playing troubleshooting cases, and laboratory protocols bring laboratory practice to life. Superbly organized, this reader-friendly text breaks a complex subject into easy-to-follow, manageable sections. Begin with the basic principles of hematology; discover red and white blood cell disorders; journey through hemostasis and disorders of coagulation; and then explore the procedures needed in the laboratory.
Retired, Adjunct Professor, Medical Technology Program, Stevenson University, Stevenson, MD
I. Basic Hematology Principles 1. Introduction to Hematology and Basic Laboratory Practice 2. From Hematopoiesis to the Complete Blood Count 3. Red Blood Cell Production, Function, and Relevant Red Blood Cell Morphology 4. Hemoglobin Function and Principles of Hemolysis II. Red Blood Cell Disorders 5. The Microcytic Anemias 6. The Macrocytic Anemias 7. Normochromic Anemias: Biochemical, Membrane, and Miscellaneous Red Blood Cell Disorders 8. The Normochromic Anemias Caused by Hemoglobinopathies III. White Blood Cell Disorders 9. Leukopoiesis, WBC Differential, and Lymphocyte Function 10. Abnormalities of White Blood Cells: Quantitative, Qualitative, and the Lipid Storage Diseases 11. Acute Leukemias 12. Myeloproliferative Neoplasms 13. Lymphoproliferative Disorders and Related Plasma Cell Disorders 14. The Myelodysplastic Syndromes IV. Hemostasis and Disorders of Coagulation 15. Overview of Hemostasis and Platelet Physiology 16. Quantitative and Qualitative Platelet Disorders 17. Defects of Plasma Clotting Factors 18. Fibrinogen, Thrombin, and the Fibrinolytic System 19. Introduction to Thrombosis and Anticoagulant Therapy V. Hematology Automation, Flow Cell Cytometry, and Laboratory Procedures 20. Hematology Automation and Flow Cell Cytometry 21. Basic Procedures in a Hematology Laboratory Appendix A: Answers to Review Questions Appendix B: List of Abbreviations Glossary Index
