Practical Haematology

Collection and Handling of Blood. Reference Ranges and Normal Values. Laboratory Organization and Management. Quality Assurance. Basic Haematological Techniques. Preparation and Staining Methods for Blood and Bone Marrow Films. Blood Cell Morphology in Health and Disease. Red Cell Cytochemistry. Leucocyte Cytochemical and Immunological Techniques. Bone Marrow Biopsy. Diagnosis of Blood Disorders. Laboratory Methods Used in the Investigation of the Haemolytic Anaemias. Investigation of the Hereditary Haemolytic Anaemias: Membrane and Enzyme Abnormalities. Investigation of the Abnormal Haemoglobins and Thalassaemia. Laboratory Methods Used in the Investigation of Paroxysmal Nocturnal Haemoglobinuria (PNH). Investigation of Haemostasis. Investigation of a Bleeding Tendency . Investigation of a Thrombotic Tendency. Laboratory Control of Anticoagulant, Thrombolytic and Antiplatelet Therapy. Use of Radionuclides in Haematology. Blood Volume, Erythrokinetics and Platelet Kinetics. Investigation of Megaloblastic Anaemias. Iron Deficiency Anaemias. Red Cell Blood-Group Antigens and Antibodies. Platelet and Neutrophil Antigens and Antibodies. Laboratory Aspects of Blood Transfusion. Serological Investigation of the Auto-Immune and Drug-Induced Immune Haemolytic Anaemias. DNA Techniques in Haematology. Miscellaneous Tests. Appendices. Index