Dacie & Lewis's Practical Haematology

Practical Haematology covers all of the techniques used in the investigation of patients with blood disorders, including the latest technologies as well as the tried and true manual methods of measurement. It discusses the principles of each test, possible causes of error, and the interpretation and clinical significance of these findings. Each chapter conforms to a template, providing quick access to key information. Concise and informative - Contains all the necessary instructions for performing and interpreting lab tests Useful for any sized laboratory - Complete coverage of all levels of diagnostic testing, from the basic to the most advanced Decision trees used for lab approach to clinical situations - Makes it easier for the reader to find critical information Templated chapters - Makes information easier to read and locate Increased number of colour photos - Provides accurate representation of critical lab findings New chapter on Laboratory Safety - Covers an increasingly important aspect of lab medicine Expanded chapter on Under-Resourced Laboratories - Explains which tests can be performed easily, rapidly, and with less expensive reagents without compromising on reliability (/UL)