Make sure you are thoroughly prepared to work in a clinical lab. Rodak's Hematology: Clinical Principles and Applications, 6th Edition uses hundreds of full-color photomicrographs to help you understand the essentials of hematology. This new edition shows how to accurately identify cells, simplifies hemostasis and thrombosis concepts, and covers normal hematopoiesis through diseases of erythroid, myeloid, lymphoid, and megakaryocytic origins. Easy to follow and understand, this book also covers key topics including: working in a hematology lab; complementary testing areas such as flow cytometry, cytogenetics, and molecular diagnostics; the parts and functions of the cell; and laboratory testing of blood cells and body fluid cells.


　New to this Edition
　　　ㆍ　NEW! Additional content on cell structure and receptors helps you learn to identify these organisms.
　　　ㆍ　NEW! New chapter on Introduction to Hematology Malignancies provides and overview of diagnostic technology and techniques used in the lab.


　Key Features
　　　ㆍ　UPDATED nearly 700 full-color illustrations and photomicrographs make it easier for you to visualize hematology concepts and show what you'll encounter in the lab, with images appearing near their mentions in the text to minimize flipping pages back and forth.
　　　ㆍ　UPDATED content throughout text reflects latest information on hematology.
　　　ㆍ　Instructions for lab procedures include sources of possible errors along with comments.
　　　ㆍ　Hematology instruments are described, compared, and contrasted.
　　　ㆍ　Case studies in each chapter provide opportunities to apply hematology concepts to real-life scenarios.
　　　ㆍ　Hematology/hemostasis reference ranges are listed on the inside front and back covers for quick reference.
　　　ㆍ　A bulleted summary makes it easy for you to review the important points in every chapter.
　　　ㆍ　Learning objectives begin each chapter and indicate what you should achieve, with review questions appearing at the end.
　　　ㆍ　A glossary of key terms makes it easy to find and learn definitions.

Part I: Introduction to Hematology
　　　-　1. An Overview of Clinical Laboratory Hematology
　　　-　2. Quality Assurance in Hematology and Hemostasis Testing

Part II: Blood Cell Production, Structure, and Function
　　　-　3. Cellular Structure and Function
　　　-　4. Hematopoiesis
　　　-　5. Erythrocyte Production and Destruction
　　　-　6. Erythrocyte Metabolism and Membrane Structure and Function
　　　-　7. Hemoglobin Metabolism
　　　-　8. Iron Kinetics and Laboratory Assessment
　　　-　9. Leukocyte Development, Kinetics, and Functions
　　　-　10. Platelet Production, Structure, and Function

Part III: Laboratory Evaluation of Blood Cells
　　　-　11. Manual, Semiautomated, and Point-of-Care Testing and Hematology
　　　-　12. Automated Blood Cell Analysis
　　　-　13. Examination of the Peripheral Blood Film and Correlation with the Complete Blood Count
　　　-　14. Bone Marrow Examination
　　　-　15. Body Fluid Analysis in the Hematology Laboratory

Part IV: Erythrocyte Disorders
　　　-　16. Anemias: Red Blood Cell Morphology and Approach to Diagnosis
　　　-　17. Disorders of Iron Kinetics and Heme Metabolism
　　　-　18. Anemias Caused by Defects of DNA Metabolism
　　　-　19. Bone Marrow Failure
　　　-　20. Introduction to Increased Destruction of Erythrocytes
　　　-　21. Intrinsic Defects Leading to Increased Erythrocyte Destruction
　　　-　22. Extrinsic Defects Leading to Increased Erythrocyte Destruction-- Nonimmune Causes
　　　-　23. Extrinsic Defects Leading to Increased Erythrocyte Destruction-- Immune Causes
　　　-　24. Hemoglobinopathies (Structural Defects in Hemoglobin)
　　　-　25. Thalassemias

Part V: Leukocyte Disorders
　　　-　26. Non-Malignant Leukocyte Disorders
　　　-　27. Intro to Hematologic Malignancies
　　　-　28. Flow Cytometric Analysis in Hematologic Disorders
　　　-　29. Molecular Diagnostics in the Clinical Laboratory
　　　-　30. Cytogenetics
　　　-　31. Acute Leukemias
　　　-　32. Myeloproliferative Neoplasms
　　　-　33. Myelodysplastic Syndromes
　　　-　34. Mature Lymphoid Neoplasms

Part VI: Hemostasis and Thrombosis
　　　-　35. Normal Hemostasis and Coagulation
　　　-　36. Hemorrhagic Disorders and Laboratory Assessment
　　　-　37. Qualitative Disorders of Platelets and Vasculature
　　　-　38. Thrombocytopenia and Thrombocytosis
　　　-　39. Thrombotic Disorders and Laboratory Assessment
　　　-　40. Antithrombotic Therapies and Their Laboratory Assessment
　　　-　41. Laboratory Evaluation of Hemostasis
　　　-　42. Hemostasis and Coagulation Instrumentation

Part VII: Hematology and Hemostasis in Selected Populations
　　　-　43. Hematology and Hemostasis in the Pediatric, Geriatric, and Pregnant Populations


Appendix
Answers
Glossary
List of Abbreviations and Formulas
Index