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Dacie and Lewis Practical Haematology

  • 12th Edition - August 11, 2016
  • Latest edition
  • Authors: Barbara J. Bain, Imelda Bates, Mike A. Laffan
  • Language: English

For more than 65 years, this best-selling text by Drs. Barbara J. Bain, Imelda Bates, and Mike A. Laffan has been the worldwide standard in laboratory haematology. The 12th Edit… Read more

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For more than 65 years, this best-selling text by Drs. Barbara J. Bain, Imelda Bates, and Mike A. Laffan has been the worldwide standard in laboratory haematology. The 12th Edition of Dacie and Lewis Practical Haematology continues the tradition of excellence with thorough coverage of all of the techniques used in the investigation of patients with blood disorders, including the latest technologies as well as traditional manual methods of measurement. You’ll find expert discussions of the principles of each test, possible causes of error, and the interpretation and clinical significance of the findings.

Key features

  • A unique section on haematology in under-resourced laboratories
  • Ideal as a laboratory reference or as a comprehensive exam study tool
  • Expert Consult™ eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices

Table of contents

1. Collection and handling of blood

2. Reference ranges and normal values

3. Basic haematological techniques

4. Preparation and staining methods for blood and bone marrow films

5. Blood cell morphology in health and disease

6. Supplementary techniques including blood parasite diagnosis

7. Bone marrow biopsy

8. Molecular and cytogenetic analysis

9. Iron deficiency anaemia and iron overload

10. Investigation of megaloblastic anaemia: cobalamin, folate and metabolite status

11. Laboratory methods used in the investigation of the haemolytic anaemias

12. Investigation of the hereditary haemolytic anaemias: membrane and enzyme abnormalities

13. Acquired haemolytic anaemias

14. Investigation of variant haemoglobins and thalassaemias

15. Erythrocyte and leucocyte cytochemistry

16. Immunophenotyping by flow cytometry

17. Diagnostic radioisotopes in haematology

18. Investigation of haemostasis

19. Investigation of a thrombotic tendency

20. Laboratory control of anticoagulant, thrombolytic and antiplatelet therapy

21. Blood cell antigens and antibodies: erythrocytes, platelets and neutrophils

22. Laboratory aspects of blood transfusion

23. Approach to the diagnosis and classification of blood cell disorders

24. Laboratory organisation, management and safety

25. Quality assurance

26. Haematology in under-resourced laboratories

Review quotes

"It remains the worldwide standard in laboratory haematology and no haematologist should be without it!

This is an excellent book for new learners or for experienced practitioners wanting an update/refresher. If you want a basic book covering all aspects of laboratory and clinical hematology, this is the one for you. If you are a student, this is a must have." --Valerie L. Ng, PhD MD (Alameda County Medical Center/Highland Hospital) Doody’s Score: 94 – 4 Stars!

Product details

  • Edition: 12
  • Latest edition
  • Published: May 29, 2020
  • Language: English

About the authors

BB

Barbara J. Bain

Affiliations and expertise
Professor in Diagnostic Haematology, St Mary’s Hospital Campus of Imperial College Faculty of Medicine; Honorary Consultant Haematologist, St Mary's Hospital and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK

IB

Imelda Bates

Affiliations and expertise
Professor of Haematology, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK

ML

Mike A. Laffan

Affiliations and expertise
Professor of Haemostasis and Thrombosis, Honorary Consultant in Haematology, Division of Investigative Medicine, Imperial College School of Medicine, London, UK

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