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Chapter 1 - Collection and handling of blood
Corrine Jury, Yutaka Nagai and Noriyuki Tatsumi
Pages 1-9
Select Chapter 2 - Reference ranges and normal values
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Chapter 2 - Reference ranges and normal values
Imelda Bates and S. Mitchell Lewis
Pages 11-22
Select Chapter 3 - Basic haematological techniques
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Chapter 3 - Basic haematological techniques
Carol Briggs and Barbara J. Bain
Pages 23-56
Select Chapter 4 - Preparation and staining methods for blood and bone marrow films
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Chapter 4 - Preparation and staining methods for blood and bone marrow films
Barbara J. Bain and S. Mitchell Lewis
Pages 57-68
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Chapter 5 - Blood cell morphology in health and disease
Barbara J. Bain
Pages 69-100
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Chapter 6 - Supplementary techniques including blood parasite diagnosis
Andrew Osei-Bimpong and John Burthem
Pages 101-121
Select Chapter 7 - Bone marrow biopsy
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Chapter 7 - Bone marrow biopsy
Imelda Bates and John Burthem
Pages 123-137
Select Chapter 8 - Molecular and cytogenetic analysis
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Chapter 8 - Molecular and cytogenetic analysis
Tom Vulliamy, Jaspal Kaeda, ... Barbara J. Bain
Pages 139-174
Select Chapter 9 - Iron deficiency anaemia and iron overload
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Chapter 9 - Iron deficiency anaemia and iron overload
Mark Worwood and Alison May
Pages 175-200
Select Chapter 10 - Investigation of megaloblastic anaemia: cobalamin, folate and metabolite status
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Chapter 10 - Investigation of megaloblastic anaemia: cobalamin, folate and metabolite status
Malcolm S. Hamilton and Sheena Blackmore
Pages 201-228
Select Chapter 11 - Laboratory methods used in the investigation of the haemolytic anaemias
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Chapter 11 - Laboratory methods used in the investigation of the haemolytic anaemias
David Roper
Pages 229-243
Select Chapter 12 - Investigation of the hereditary haemolytic anaemias: membrane and enzyme abnormalities
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Chapter 12 - Investigation of the hereditary haemolytic anaemias: membrane and enzyme abnormalities
David Roper and Mark Layton
Pages 245-272
Select Chapter 13 - Acquired haemolytic anaemias
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Chapter 13 - Acquired haemolytic anaemias
Barbara J. Bain and Nay Win
Pages 273-300
Select Chapter 14 - Investigation of abnormal haemoglobins and thalassaemia
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Chapter 14 - Investigation of abnormal haemoglobins and thalassaemia
Barbara J. Wild and Barbara J. Bain
Pages 301-332
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Chapter 15 - Erythrocyte and leucocyte cytochemistry
Barbara J. Bain and David Swirsky
Pages 333-352
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Chapter 16 - Immunophenotyping
Estella Matutes, Ricardo Morilla and Alison M. Morilla
Pages 353-371
Select Chapter 17 - Diagnostic radioisotopes in haematology
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Chapter 17 - Diagnostic radioisotopes in haematology
S. Mitchell Lewis, Peter Charles Cotton and Kuldip Nijran
Pages 373-391
Select Chapter 18 - Investigation of haemostasis
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Chapter 18 - Investigation of haemostasis
Michael A. Laffan and Richard Manning
Pages 393-445
Select Chapter 19 - Investigation of a thrombotic tendency
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Chapter 19 - Investigation of a thrombotic tendency
Michael A. Laffan and Richard Manning
Pages 447-465
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Chapter 20 - Laboratory control of anticoagulant, thrombolytic and antiplatelet therapy
Michael A. Laffan and Richard Manning
Pages 467-481
Select Chapter 21 - Blood cell antigens and antibodies: erythrocytes, platelets and granulocytes
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Chapter 21 - Blood cell antigens and antibodies: erythrocytes, platelets and granulocytes
Fiona Regan
Pages 483-517
Select 22 - Laboratory aspects of blood transfusion
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22 - Laboratory aspects of blood transfusion
Megan Rowley, Carol Cantwell and Clare Milkins
Pages 519-547
Select Chapter 23 - Approach to the diagnosis and classification of blood diseases
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Chapter 23 - Approach to the diagnosis and classification of blood diseases
Imelda Bates and Barbara J. Bain
Pages 549-562
Select Chapter 24 - Laboratory organization and management
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Chapter 24 - Laboratory organization and management
S. Mitchell Lewis and Anne Bradshaw
Pages 563-586
Select Chapter 25 - Quality assurance
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Chapter 25 - Quality assurance
Mary West and Joan-Lluis Vives Corrons
Pages 587-602
Select Chapter 26 - Haematology in under-resourced laboratories
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Chapter 26 - Haematology in under-resourced laboratories
Imelda Bates and Jane Carter
Pages 603-617
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Appendix
Barbara J. Bain and S. Mitchell Lewis
Pages 619-632
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Index
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"Highly Commended," Internal Medicine Category, British Medical Association 2012 Medical Book Competition

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978-0-7020-3408-4

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English

Published

2011

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Churchill Livingstone

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Editors

Barbara J. Bain

Professor of Diagnostic Haematology, Imperial College Faculty of Medicine, St. Mary's Hospital, London, UK

Imelda Bates

Professor of Tropical Haematology, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Liverpool, UK

Michael A. Laffan

Professor of Haemostasis and Thrombosis, Honorary Consultant in Haematology, Imperial College Faculty of Medicine, London, UK

S. Mitchell Lewis

Emeritus Reader in Haematology, Imperial College Faculty of Medicine, London, UK

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