Dacie and Lewis practical haematology
Author(s)
Bibliographic Information
Dacie and Lewis practical haematology
Churchill Livingstone, c2006
10th ed
- Other Title
-
Practical haematology
Available at / 9 libraries
-
No Libraries matched.
- Remove all filters.
Note
Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
"Practical Haematology" covers all of the techniques used in the investigation of patients with blood disorders, including the latest technologies, as well as the tried and true manual methods of measurement. It discusses the principles of each test, possible causes of error, and the interpretation and clinical significance of these findings. Each chapter conforms to a template, providing quick access to key information.
Table of Contents
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. Bone Marrow Biopsy 7. Iron Deficiency Anaemia and Iron Overload 8. Investigation of Megaloblastic Anaemia - Cobalamin, Folate, and Metabolite Status 9. Laboratory Methods Used in the Investigation of the Haemolytic Anaemias 10. Investigation of the Hereditary Haemolytic Anaemias: Membrane and Enzyme Abnormalities 11. Acquired Haemolytic Anaemias 12. Investigation of Abnormal Haemoglobins and Thalassaemia 13. Erythrocyte and Leucocyte Cytochemistry 14. Immunophenotyping 15. Diagnostic Radioisotopes in Haematology 16. Investigation of Haemostasis 17. Investigation of a Thrombotic Tendency 18. Laboratory Control of Anticoagulant, Thrombolytic and Antiplatelet Therapy 19. Blood Cell Antigens and Antibodies: Erythrocytes, Platelets and Granulocytes 20. Laboratory Aspects of Blood Transfusion 21. Molecular and Cytogenetic Analysis 22. Miscellaneous Tests 23. Approach to the Diagnosis and Classification of Blood Diseases 24. Laboratory Organization and Management 25. Laboratory Safety 26. Quality Assurance 27. Haematology in Under-Resourced Laboratories 28. Appendices
by "Nielsen BookData"
