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Build a solid understanding of hematology in the context of practical laboratory practice and principles. Superbly organized, this reader-friendly text breaks a complex subject into easy-to-follow, manageable sections.

Begin with the basic principles of hematology; discover red and white blood cell disorders; journey through hemostasis and disorders of coagulation; and then explore the procedures needed in the laboratory.

Thoroughly updated and peer reviewed, and with expanded coverage of vital topics, the 2nd Edition offers state-of-the-art coverage and new online resources that make learning easy.

• Special "Troubleshooting: What do you do when…" sections
• "Word Key" that highlights and defines key medical terminology
• End-of-chapter summaries and review questions
• Unique visual language that simplifies complex topics

1. Basic Hematology Principles
   1. Introduction to Hematology and Basic Laboratory Practice
   2. From Hematopoiesis to the Complete Blood Count
   3. Red Blood Cell Production, Function and Relevant Red Cell Morphology
   4. Hemoglobin Function and Principles of Hemolysis
2. Red Cell Disorders
   5. The Microcytic Anemias
   6. The Macrocytic Anemias
   7. Normochromic Anemias: Biochemical, Membrane, and Miscellaneous Red Blood Cell Disorders and Miscellaneous Red Cell Disorders
   8. The Normochromic Anemias due to Hemoglobinopathies
3. White Blood Cell Disorders
   9. Leukopoiesis and Leukopoietic Function
   10. Abnormalities of White Blood Cells: Quantitative, Qualitative, and the Lipid Storage Diseases
   11. Acute Leukemias
   12. Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorders
   13. Lymphoproliferative Disorders and Related Plasma Cell Disorders
   14. The Myelodysplastic Syndromes
4. Hemostasis And Disorders Of Coagulation
   15. Overview of Hemostasis and Platelet Physiology
   16. Quantitative and Qualitative Platelet Disorders
   17. Defects of Plasma Clotting Factors
   18. Fibrinogen, Thrombin, and the Fibrinolytic System
   19. Introduction to Thrombosis and Anticoagulant Therapy
5. Lab Procedures
   20. Basic Procedures in a Hematology Laboratory

• EXPANDED! Coverage of coagulation, procedures, flow cytometry, and molecular diagnostics
• MORE! Review questions at the end of each chapter
• UPDATED! Case studies illustrating the key principles of each major concept
• UPDATED! Acute leukemia and myeloproliferative chapters reflecting the most current WHO categories
• NEW! Glossary