Title:
Dacie and Lewis practical haematology / [edited by] S. Mitchell Lewis, Barbara J. Bain, Imelda Bates. Practical haematology
Practical haematology Practical haematology
Main Entry:
Lewis, S. M. (Shirley Mitchell)
Bain, Barbara J.
Bates, Imelda.
Dacie, John V. (John Vivian), Sir.
Dacie, John V. (John Vivian), Sir. Practical haematology.
Publisher:
Churchill Livingstone/Elsevier,
Publication Date:
c2006.
Publication Place:
Philadelphia :
ISBN:
0443066604 (pbk.)
9780443066603 (pbk.)
Subject:
Blood -- Examination.
Hematology -- Technique.
Edition:
10th ed.
Contents:
Collection and handling of blood -- Reference ranges and normal values -- Basic haematological techniques -- Preparation and staining methods for blood and bone marrow films -- Blood cell morphology in health and disease -- Bone marrow biopsy -- Iron deficiency anaemia and iron overload -- Investigation of megaloblastic anaemia-cobalamin, folate, and metabolite status -- Laboratory methods used in the investigation of the haemolytic anaemias -- Investigation of the hereditary haemolytic anaemias: membrane and enzyme abnormalities -- Acquired haemolytic anaemias -- Investigation of abnormal haemoglobins and thalassaemia -- Erythrocyte and leucocyte cytochemistry -- Immunophenotyping -- Diagnostic radioisotopes in haematology -- Investigation of haemostasis -- Investigation of a thrombotic tendency -- Laboratory control of anticoagulant, thrombolytic, and antiplatelet therapy -- Blood cell antigens and antibodies: erythrocytes, platelets, and granulocytes -- Laboratory aspects of blood transfusion -- Molecular and cytogenetic analysis -- Miscellaneous tests -- Approach to the diagnosis and classification of blood diseases -- Laboratory organization and management -- Laboratory safety -- Quality assurance -- Haematology in under-resourced laboratories -- Appendices.
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