Hematology: Principles and Procedures - Hardcover

Brown, Barbara A

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0812109279 ISBN 13: 9780812109276

Publisher: Lea & Febiger, 1984

Synopsis

The aim of this book is to provide the student of medical technology with a basic yet broad understanding of the theory and principles of haematology and coagulation as well as their application to more complex testing and automation. Procedures are presented in a step-by-step fashion with the purpose and principle for each described. Theory of coagulations, the cellular components of the blood, and disease states necessary to understand more advanced texts are presented using basic terminology. The student is also introduced to the principles of automated testing. Features new to this edition include: a chapter on universal precautions, with expanded coverage of statistical tools used to evaluate laboratory testing; new sickle cell procedure; new procedures for zinc protoporphyrin and haemoglobin F immunodiffusion; new procedures for protein S, functional protein C, factor 8 related antigens, inhibitors, haeparin-associated thrombocytopenia, and Eliza Method.

About this edition

• Publisher: Lea & Febiger
• Publication date: 1984
• ISBN 10: 0812109279
• ISBN 13: 9780812109276
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 405