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9780781750073

Clinical Hematology Theory and Procedures

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  • ISBN13:

    9780781750073

  • ISBN10:

    0781750075

  • Edition: 4th
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2004-12-07
  • Publisher: LWW
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Summary

This established hematology text enters its Fourth Edition with even more of the focused coverage and learning tools that have made it so successful. Well illustrated and user-oriented, this new edition features extensive study and review tools, including learning objectives, case studies, procedure boxes, and review questions. Each chapter includes reader-friendly features: . Chapters begin with a topical outline and behavioral objectives for a quick overview of content to be covered. . Chapters conclude with highlights and new review questions to reinforce the student's understanding of key concepts and aid in test preparation. . Summaries are highlighted for rapid reference and quick review. Features you'll find in this Fourth Edition include: . Updated safety and phlebotomy information, and comprehensive coverage of automated instrumentation . New information on peripheral stem cell and bone marrow transplantation, cytokines and gene therapy, sickle cell anemia, genetic and molecular aspects of acute leukemias, and malignant lymphoid and plasma cell dyscrasias . A new expanded color insert increases coverage, allowing the user to view and differentiate hematologic disorders . Additional case studies help with critical thinking . Procedures are organized to adhere to the format suggested by the National Commission for Clinical Laboratory Standards (NCCLS)

Table of Contents

Part 1 THE PRINCIPLES OF HEMATOLOGY
1(70)
An Introduction to Hematology
1(17)
Principles of Blood Collection
18(23)
Molecular Genetics and Cellular Morphology
41(19)
Hematopoiesis: Bone Marrow and Blood
60(11)
Part 2 ERYTHROCYTES
71(120)
Normal Erythrocyte Lifecycle and Physiology
71(28)
Erythrocyte Morphology and Inclusions
99(13)
Classification and Laboratory Assessment of Anemias
112(4)
Acute and Chronic Blood Loss Anemias
116(4)
Aplastic and Related Anemias
120(11)
Hypochromic Anemias and Disorders of Iron Metabolism
131(14)
Megaloblastic Anemias
145(11)
Hemolytic Anemias
156(15)
The Hemoglobinopathies
171(20)
Part 3 LEUKOCYTES
191(340)
Leukocytes: The Granulocytic and Monocytic Series
191(15)
Leukocytes: Nonmalignant Disorders of Granulocytes and Monocytes
206(11)
Leukocytes: Lymphocytes and Plasma Cells
217(12)
Leukocytes: Nonmalignant Lymphocytic Disorders
229(15)
Characteristics of Leukemias and Lymphomas
244(8)
Acute Leukemias
252(23)
Malignant Lymphoid and Monocytic Disorders and Plasma Cell Dyscrasias
275(18)
Part 4 ADDITIONAL GROUPS OF CLONAL DISORDERS
Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorders
293(28)
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
321(18)
Part 5 PRINCIPLES AND DISORDERS OF HEMOSTASIS AND THROMBOSIS
Principles of Hemostasis and Thrombosis
339(30)
Disorders of Hemostasis and Thrombosis
369(30)
Part 6 FUNDAMENTALS OF HEMATOLOGICAL ANALYSIS
Body Fluid Analysis
399(38)
Manual Procedures in Hematology
437(53)
Instrumentation in Hematology
490(41)
Glossary
531(24)
Appendices
A: Answers to Review Questions
544(4)
B: Basics of Medical Terminology
548(2)
C: SI Units
550(1)
D: Manual Cell Counting Procedures
551(4)
Index 555

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