Dacie and Lewis Practical Haematology

"It remains the worldwide standard in laboratory haematology and no haematologist should be without it!This is an excellent book for new learners or for experienced practitioners wanting an update/refresher. If you want a basic book covering all aspects of laboratory and clinical hematology, this is the one for you. If you are a student, this is a must have." --Valerie L. Ng, PhD MD (Alameda County Medical Center/Highland Hospital) Doody’s Score: 94 - 4 Stars!

• 1. Collection and handling of blood2. Reference ranges and normal values3. Basic haematological techniques4. Preparation and staining methods for blood and bone marrow films5. Blood cell morphology in health and disease6. Supplementary techniques including blood parasite diagnosis7. Bone marrow biopsy8. Molecular and cytogenetic analysis9. Iron deficiency anaemia and iron overload10. Investigation of megaloblastic anaemia: cobalamin, folate and metabolite status11. Laboratory methods used in the investigation of the haemolytic anaemias12. Investigation of the hereditary haemolytic anaemias: membrane and enzyme abnormalities13. Acquired haemolytic anaemias14. Investigation of variant haemoglobins and thalassaemias15. Erythrocyte and leucocyte cytochemistry16. Immunophenotyping by flow cytometry17. Diagnostic radioisotopes in haematology18. Investigation of haemostasis19. Investigation of a thrombotic tendency20. Laboratory control of anticoagulant, thrombolytic and antiplatelet therapy21. Blood cell antigens and antibodies: erythrocytes, platelets and neutrophils22. Laboratory aspects of blood transfusion23. Approach to the diagnosis and classification of blood cell disorders24. Laboratory organisation, management and safety25. Quality assurance26. Haematology in under-resourced laboratories