| Hematology Clinical Principles and Applications | | | Author:
| Rodak, Bernadette F.
Fritsma, George A.
Keohane, Elaine M. | | ISBN: | 978-1-4557-3665-2 | | Publication Date: | Jan 2011 | | Publisher: | Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
| | Imprint: | Saunders | | Book Format: | Online resource | | List Price: | USD $98.95 | Book Description:
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- Full-color illustrations make it easier to visualize complex concepts and show what you'll encounter in the lab.
- Learning objectives begin each chapter, and review questions appear at the end.
- Instructions for lab procedures include sources of possible errors along with comments.
- Case studies provide opportunities to apply hematology concepts to real-life scenarios.
- Hematology instruments are...
More Description - Full-color illustrations make it easier to visualize complex concepts and show what you'll encounter in the lab.
- Learning objectives begin each chapter, and review questions appear at the end.
- Instructions for lab procedures include sources of possible errors along with comments.
- Case studies provide opportunities to apply hematology concepts to real-life scenarios.
- Hematology instruments are described, compared, and contrasted.
- Coverage of hemostasis and thrombosis includes the development and function of platelets, the newest theories of normal coagulation, and clear discussions of platelet abnormalities and disorders of coagulation.
- A bulleted summary of important content appears at the end of every chapter.
- A glossary of key terms makes it easy to find and learn definitions.
- Hematology/hemostasis reference ranges are listed on the inside front and back covers for quick reference.
- Respected editors Bernadette Rodak, George Fritsma, and Elaine Keohane are well known in the hematology/clinical laboratory science world.
- Student resources on the companion Evolve website include the glossary, weblinks, and content updates.
- New content is added on basic cell biology and etiology of leukocyte neoplasias.
- Updated Molecular Diagnostics chapter keeps you current on techniques being used in the lab.
- Simplified hemostasis material ensures that you can understand this complex and important subject.
- Coverage of morphologic alteration of monocytes/macrophages is condensed into a table, as the disorders in this grouping are more of a biochemical nature with minimal hematologic evidence.
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