Hematology in Practice

Key Features

• Special "Troubleshooting: What do you do when…." sections remind students they are not just generating numerical values, but values related to patient conditions
• "Word Key" highlights and defines key medical terminology that may be unfamiliar to students
• Unique visual language gently leads the student through simple and complex topics
• Case studies illustrate the key principles of each concept in the Chapters and encourage practical critical thinking
• End-of-Chapter summaries and review questions provide students with valuable study tools
• Student reviewed to ensure that the information and language were presented at an user-friendly level

Table of Contents

Part I: BASIC HEMATOLOGY PRINCIPLES

Introduction to Hematology and Basic Laboratory Practice
From Hematopoiesis to the Complete Blood Count
Red Blood Cell Production, Function and Relevant Red Cell Morphology
Hemoglobin Function and Principles of Hemolysis

Part II: RED CELL DISORDERS

The Microcytic Anemias
The Macrocytic Anemias
Normochromic Anemias. Biochemical and Membrane Disorders and Miscellaneous Red Cell Disorders
The Normochromic Anemias due to Hemoglobinopathies

Part III: WHITE CELL DISORDERS

Leukopoiesis and Leukopoietic Function
Abnormalities of White Cells. Quantitative, Qualitative, and the Lipid Storage Diseases
Acute Leukemias
Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorders
Lymphoproliferative Disorders and Related Plasma Cell Disorders
The Myelodysplastic Syndromes

Part IV: HEMOSTASIS AND DISORDERS OF COAGULATION

Overview of Hemostasis and Platelet Physiology
Quantitative and Qualitative Platelet Disorders
Defects of Plasma Clotting Factors
Fibrinogen, Thrombin, and the Fibrinolytic System
Introduction to Thrombosis and Anticoagulant Therapy

Part V: LAB PROCEDURES

Basic Procedures in a Hematology Laboratory

By Betty Ciesla, MS, MT(ASCP)SH, Faculty, Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD, and Assistant Professor, Villa Julie, Stevensonville, MD.