Hematology in Practice Book

PART I  BASIC HEMATOLOGY PRINCIPLES

1-      Introduction to Hematology and Basic Laboratory Practices
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

PART II RED CELL DISORDERS

5-      The Microcytic Anemias
6-      The Macrocytic Anemias
7-      Normochromic Anemias, Biochemical and Membrane Disorders, and Miscellaneous Red Cell Disorders
8-      The Normochromic Anemias Due to Hemoglobinopathies

PART III WHITE CELL DISORDERS

9-      Leukopoiesis and Leukopoietic Function
10-   Abnormalities of White Cells: Quantitative,Qualitative, and the Lipid Storage Diseases
11-   Acute Leukemias
12-   Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorders
13-   Lymphoproliferative Disorders and Related Plasma Cell Disorders
14-   The Myelodysplastic Syndromes

PART IV HEMOSTASIS AND DISORDERS OF COAGULATION

15-   Overview of Hemostasis and Platelet Physiology
16-   Quantitative and Qualitative Platelet Disorders
17-   Defects of Plasma Clotting Factors
18-   Fibrinogen, Thrombin, and the Fibrinolytic System  
19-   Introduction to Thrombosis and Anticoagulant Therapy

PART V LABORATORY PROCEDURES

20-   Basic Procedures in a Hematology Laboratory