Clinical Hematology and Fundamentals of Hemostasis

Here are all the tools medical laboratory science students need to master the principles of hematology and the fundamentals of hemostasis. Author Denise M. Harmening has curated contributions from a team of expert educators and clinicians. With support from her Associate Editor LeAnne Hutson, she brings you comprehensive, yet focused coverage that prepares you for the real world in which you will practice.

Begin with an introduction to clinical hematology and the anemias, and then progress through white blood cell disorders and hemostasis to thrombosis and laboratory methods. Find step-by-step laboratory procedures and critical-thinking cases online at FADavis.com for easy access anytime, anywhere.

My lifeline. “Without this book learning hematology would and could have been so much harder. The questions at the back of each chapter are very helpful. Especially the charts and diagrams.”—Online Student Reviewer

Hematology textbook. “… a really good hematology reference book with significantly deep science related to the study of blood and blood related problems. A good range of really nice pictures and graphics as well as much information about each of the topics as you will need for a 2-year, 4-year degree and beyond. Well laid out information allows for easier understanding despite the depth of knowledge portrayed.”—J.L., Online Reviewer

• More than 900 full-color illustrations, tables, and boxes help students master difficult concepts and procedures.
• “Summary Charts” collect critical points from the chapters to serve as a review tool. 
• “Review Questions” assess mastery of the Learning Objectives; correct answers appear in the back of the book.
• Chapter-specific key terms appear in boldface type with full definitions in the Glossary. 
• New & Updated! All chapters updated with current evidence, statistics, and current policies and practices, including updated WHO and other international consensus classifications of hematological pathologies.
• New! “Critical-Thinking Questions” throughout the chapters encourage students to assess their understanding of the content. 
• New & Updated! “Case Studies” present realistic scenarios, followed by questions about the interpretation of laboratory findings to promote critical thinking. 
• New! “Advanced Concept” boxes designate content that is higher level for many medical laboratory programs, such as treatment-oriented information.
• New & Updated! Laboratory methods for routine hematology tests, coagulation, automated differential analysis, flow cytometry, and more, with detailed, step-by-step instructions online for maximum flexibility. 
• New! Glossary terms appear in bold and acronyms are spelled out the first time they are used.