Practical Hematology

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.


Reviews

Clinical work of haematology is fascinating – and is based on hard work by colleagues, biomedical scientists and laboratory personnel meticulously using exact techniques. Progress in diagnosis, treatment and safety for the patients in the ward is only possible by correct application of scientifically based analysis. For more than 50 years the spirit of “Dacie and Lewis” has influenced the laboratory field of haematology. This new version of the classic textbook represents the 10th edition which continues to describe the many standard and novel techniques by hands-on recipes, from basic principles to perfectionism, including comments and pictures of pitfalls and critical interpretation of results. The methodologically laboratory basis for clinical haematology is an aspect not often covered in medical textbooks in the specialty. The tenth “Dacie and Lewis: Practical haematology” sets an impressive record and continues to succeed to solve the task with an excellent standard. European Journal of Haematology
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Features

* Concise and informative - Contains all the necessary instructions for performing and interpreting lab tests
* Useful for any sized laboratory - Complete coverage of all levels of diagnostic testing, from the basic to the most advanced
* Decision trees used for lab approach to clinical situations - Makes it easier for the reader to find critical information
* Templated chapters - Makes information easier to read and locate

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What's New

* Increased number of colour photos - Provides accurate representation of critical lab findings
* New chapter on Laboratory Safety - Covers an increasingly important aspect of lab medicine
* Expanded chapter on Under-Resourced Laboratories - Explains which tests can be performed easily, rapidly, and with less expensive reagents without compromising on reliability (/UL)

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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