This App outlines the basic principles of clinical and laboratory haematology

Some Table of Contents are as follows:

1 Collection and handling of blood

2 Reference ranges and normal values

3 Basic haematological techniques

4 Preparation and staining methods for blood and bone marrow films

5 Blood cell morphology in health and disease

6 Supplementary techniques including blood parasite diagnosis

7 Bone marrow biopsy

8 Molecular and cytogenetic analysis

9 Iron deficiency anaemia and iron overload

10 Investigation of megaloblastic anaemia: cobalamin, folate and metabolite status

11 Laboratory methods used in the investigation of the haemolytic anaemias

12 Investigation of the hereditary haemolytic anaemias: membrane and enzyme abnormalities

13 Acquired haemolytic anaemias

14 Investigation of variant haemoglobins and thalassaemias

15 Erythrocyte and leucocyte cytochemistry

16 Immunophenotyping by flow cytometry

17 Diagnostic radioisotopes in haematology

18 Investigation of haemostasis

19 Investigation of a thrombotic tendency

20 Laboratory control of anticoagulant, thrombolytic and antiplatelet therapy

21 Blood cell antigens and antibodies: erythrocytes, platelets and neutrophils

22 Laboratory aspects of blood transfusion

23 Approach to the diagnosis and classification of blood cell disorders

24 Laboratory organisation, management and safety

25 Quality assurance

26 Haematology in under-resourced laboratories

Key Features

A unique section on haematology in under-resourced laboratories.

Ideal as a laboratory reference or as a comprehensive exam study tool.

The definitive haematology app of choice for medical students

This best app has been the worldwide standard in laboratory haematology. This app of Practical Haematology continues the tradition of excellence with thorough coverage of all of the techniques used in the investigation of patients with blood disorders, including the latest technologies as well as traditional manual methods of measurement. You’ll find expert discussions of the principles of each test, possible causes of error, and the interpretation and clinical significance of the findings.

Essential Haematology has built a reputation as the flagship haematology app for both students and junior doctors, providing an authoritative introduction to the subject.

Now in its 7th edition, this classic text provides up-to-date knowledge of the pathogenesis, clinical and laboratory features, treatment of blood and bone marrow disorders, in its concise and user-friendly style.

Hoffbrand's Essential Haematology outlines the basic principles of clinical and laboratory haematology and shows how manifestations of blood diseases can be explained by new knowledge of the disease processes.

Provides up-to-date knowledge of the pathogenesis, clinical and laboratory features and treatment of all blood disorders

Features detailed information on the new genetics of leukaemia and lymphoma

Includes a new chapter on thrombosis, focussing on the new oral anticoagulants

Is beautifully presented, with over 300 colour illustrations

The analysis of blood, bone marrow and tissue fluid specimens requires a multi-faceted approach with the integration of scientific data from a number of disciplines. No single discipline can operate in isolation or errors will occur. Flow cytometry is in a privileged position in that it can provide rapid analysis of specimens and it is often the first definitive investigation to produce results and help formulate a working diagnosis.

This companion text to Practical Flow Cytometry in Haematology Diagnosis contains 100 worked examples drawn from real clinical cases presenting to the authors’ institution. Cases are illustrated with peripheral blood and bone marrow cytology, tissue pathology and cytogenetic and molecular data, which are integrated to generate, where appropriate, a diagnosis based on the WHO Classification of Tumours of Haematopoietic and Lymphoid Tissues.