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The Essentials of Hematology: A Practical Guide to the Clinical Examination of the Blood for Diagnostic Purposes - Softcover
Synopsis
Comprehensive guide to practical hematology. This book presents essential methods and interpretation for blood study, designed for clinicians and laboratory professionals. It covers the tools, procedures, and reasoning used to assess hemoglobin, iron, and blood cell counts, with careful guidance on accurate readings and avoiding common errors.
Inside you’ll find clear explanations of laboratory apparatus and techniques, including how to measure hemoglobin with a colorimetric wedge, estimate iron content, and count blood cells with standardized dilutions. The text emphasizes practical steps, lighting considerations, and conditions that improve reading accuracy, helping you perform tests reliably in diverse settings. It also describes the typical and variant blood changes seen in primary and secondary anemias, including pernicious anemia and leukemia, with reference to plates and illustrations that show key features.
- Step-by-step methods for hemoglobin estimation, iron determination, and white/red cell counting.
- Guidance on lighting, stray blood, and eye fatigue to achieve precise color matching.
- Clinical patterns of anemia, chlorosis, and leukemia, with diagnostic considerations.
- Reference to plates and diagrams illustrating normal and abnormal blood findings.
Ideal for readers who want a practical, illustrated foundation in hematology and its laboratory applications.
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