Providing essential information needed in clinical practice for the diagnosis and management of patients with blood disorders, this handbook covers haematological investigations and their interpretation, and commonly used protocols.

This reference presents the fundamentals of hematology, including erythrocytes, leukocytes, thrombocytes and coagulation, and briefly discusses disease states in a concise, yet comprehensive manner! This reader-friendly text features outlines, objectives, study questions, bibliographies, "Do It Now" application exercises, "special emphasis" statements, and "Fast Facts" summaries. Demonstrates the integration, collaboration, balance, and wholeness of quality clinical laboratory practices by introducing related areas and their procedures.

Packed with essential information on the diagnosis and treatment of blood and bone marrow disorders, "The Bethesda Handbook of Clinical Hematology, Third Edition" should be carried in the white coat pocket of the student, resident, or hematology/oncology service and in the briefcase of the internist, hospitalist, family practitioner, and pediatrician who sees patients with blood diseases. Look inside and discover...- Organization by disease category makes critical information easy to find and use.- Reader-friendly format includes tables, algorithms, meaningful figures, and bulleted lists that highlight vital facts.- Invaluable contributions from recognized experts and senior fellows bridge the gap between science and the clinical practice.- Concise coverage of the diagnosis and treatment makes the handbook ideal for quick reference, as well as for Board review! NEW to the Third Edition...- Emerging diagnostic and treatment strategies refine clinical decision-making.- Significantly revised and updated chapters describe recent advances in diagnosis and treatment of hematologic disorders. "Put this handy and portable guide to work for you and your patients...""Pick up your copy today!"

Clinical Hematology builds a strong foundation for learning and applying knowledge! Concise yet comprehensive, this impressive Third Edition balances fundamental theories with clinical applications. Well-illustrated and student-oriented, the text includes extensive learning aids such as chapter outlines and objectives, case studies, protocols, review questions with answers, and more. New in this edition: separate chapters on anemias and other erythrocyte disorders; chapter on Molecular Genetics and Morphology; expanded Instrumentation chapter features sample problems; more information on Lupus inhibitors, including tests for detection; expanded coverage of Platelet Aggregation; revised information on Acute Leukemia explains features of each type of Myelogenous or Lymphoid Leukemia; section headings and a two-color design. A separate color plate section allows reader to view and differentiate hematologic disorders.

Previous ed.: Saint Louis, Mo.: Elsevier Saunders, 2004.

This second edition provides comprehensive coverage of all areas of clinical haematology, including: bone marrow evaluation; blood cellcytochemistry; body fluid evaluation; haematologic instrumentation; and quality control and quality assurance for haematology and haemostasis laboratories.