Hematology is the study of blood and its essential role in health and disease. In clinical practice, hematology testing provides critical information for diagnosing medical conditions, monitoring treatment, and supporting patient care decisions.

This course introduces the major components of blood, the purpose and interpretation of common hematology tests, and the laboratory procedures used to perform them. By developing a strong foundation in theory and practical technique, you will become better equipped to contribute to accurate diagnosis and high-quality patient care.

Thorough study of this course will help prepare you for roles in medical, nursing, and clinical laboratory settings, and support your continued growth in healthcare.


Contents

Lesson  1 Blood

1-1 The Composition of Blood

1-2 Formation of Blood Cells

1-3 Normal Cell Maturation

1-4 Abnormal Cell Maturation

1-5 Functions of Blood Cells

Exercises for Lesson 1


Lesson 2. Material Employed in Hematology

2-1 Laboratory Reagents

2-2 Laboratory Glassware

2-3 Laboratory Equipment

Exercises for Lesson 2


Lesson 3  Collection of Blood and Preparation of Blood Smears

3-1 Collection of Blood Specimens

3-2 Preparation and Staining of Blood Smears

Exercises for Lesson 3


Lesson 4 Morphology of Blood Cells

4-1 General Information

4-2 Erythrocytes

4-3 Leukocytes

4-4 Thrombocytes

Exercises for Lesson 4


Lesson 5 Manual Cell Counts

5-1 Manual Counts, Blood Specimens

5-2 Manual Counts, Other Body Fluids

Exercises for Lesson 5


Lesson 6 Hematocrit, Erythocyte Sedimentation Rate, and Hemoglobin

6-1 Hematocrit

6-2 Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate

6-3 Hemoglobin

Exercises for Lesson 6


Lesson 7  Differential Leukocyte Count and Other Procedures

7-1 Differential Leukocyte Count

7-2 Erythrocyte Indices and Fragility Tests

7-3 Demonstration of L.E. Cells

7-4 Special Stains

Exercises for Lesson 7


Lesson 8 Blood Coagulation

8-1 Introduction

8-2 Coagulation System

8-3 The Coagulation Mechanism

8-4 Coagulation Studies

Exercises for Lesson 8


Lesson 9 Anemia

9-1 Diagnosing Anemia

9-2 Laboratory Assessment of Anemia

9-3 Anemia as Categorized by Morphology

Exercises for Lesson 9


Lesson 10 Leukemia

10-1 Morphologic Disorders of the Leukocyte

10-2 Classification of Leukemias

10-3 Diagnostic Special Stains

Exercises for lesson 10

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