Hematology in Practice Book

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
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2. Red Cell Disorders
   
   1. The Microcytic Anemias
   2. The Macrocytic Anemias
   3. Normochromic Anemias: Biochemical, Membrane, and Miscellaneous Red Blood Cell Disorders and Miscellaneous Red Cell Disorders
   4. The Normochromic Anemias due to Hemoglobinopathies
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3. White Blood Cell Disorders
   
   1. Leukopoiesis and Leukopoietic Function
   2. Abnormalities of White Blood Cells: Quantitative, Qualitative, and the Lipid Storage Diseases
   3. Acute Leukemias
   4. Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorders
   5. Lymphoproliferative Disorders and Related Plasma Cell Disorders
   6. The Myelodysplastic Syndromes
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4. Hemostasis And Disorders Of Coagulation
   
   1. Overview of Hemostasis and Platelet Physiology
   2. Quantitative and Qualitative Platelet Disorders
   3. Defects of Plasma Clotting Factors
   4. Fibrinogen, Thrombin, and the Fibrinolytic System
   5. Introduction to Thrombosis and Anticoagulant Therapy
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5. Lab Procedures
   
   1. Basic Procedures in a Hematology Laboratory
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List of Abbreviations

Glossary

Index