University of Cebu-Banilad Library

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents: 1 Collection and handling of blood -- 2 Reference ranges and normal values -- 3 Basic haematology -- 4 Preparation and staining methods for blood and bone marrow films -- 5 Blood cell morphology in health and disease -- 6 Supplementary techniques including blood parasite diagnosis -- 7 Bone marrow biopsy -- 8 Molecular and cytogenetic analysis -- 9 Iron deficiency anaemia and iron overload -- 10 Investigation of megaloblastic anaemia: cobalim, folate and metabolite status -- 11 Laboratory methods used in the investigation of the haemolytic anaemias -- 12 Investigation of the hereditary haemolytic anaemias: membrane and enzyme abnormalities -- 13 Acquired haemolytic anaemias -- 14 Investigation of variant haemoglobins and thalassaemias -- 15 Erythrocyte and leucocyte cytochemistry -- 16 Immunophenotyping by flow cytometry -- 17 Diagnostic radioisotopes in haematology -- 18 Investigation of haemostasis -- 19 Investigation of a thrombotic tendency -- 20 Laboratory control of anticoagulant, thrombolytic and antiplatelet therapy -- 21 Blood cell antigens and antibodies:erythrocytes, platelets and neutrophils -- 22 Laboratory aspects of blood transfusion -- 23 Approach to the diagnosis and classification of blood cell disorders -- 24 Laboratory organisation, management and safety -- 25 Quality assurance -- 26 Haemotology in under- resourced.

Medical Technology

English