Rodak's Hematology, 7th Edition

Make sure you are thoroughly prepared to work in a clinical laboratory Rodak’s Hematology: Clinical Principles and Applications 7th Edition uses hundreds of full color photomicrographs to help you understand the essentials of hematology and hemostasis This new edition details the parts and functions of the cell; shows how to accurately identify cells; covers normal hematopoiesis through diseases of erythroid myeloid lymphoid and megakaryocytic origins; and simplifies hemostasis and thrombosis concepts and disorders Easy to follow and understand this book also covers key topics including working in the hematology and hemostasis laboratory; complementary testing areas such as flow cytometry cytogenetics and molecular diagnostics; and laboratory testing of blood cells and body fluid cells New to this edition NEW Chapter on Patient Safety in Hematology and Hemostasis NEW Section on hematology and hemostasis in transgender populations UPDATED White blood cell chapters are current with the 2022 World Health Organization WHO Classification of Haematolymphoid Tumours NEW Changes in laboratory results associated with COVID 19 and other viral infections NEW Content and figures on plasma transport cell communication and signal transduction NEW Coverage of CRISPR technology for treatment of hemoglobinopathies and thalassemia UPDATED Major revision of the Automated Blood Cell Analysis chapter Key Features Content throughout the text reflects the latest information on hematology and hemostasis Hematology and hemostasis instruments are described compared and contrasted More than 700 full color illustrations and photomicrographs make it easier to visualize hematology concepts and show what you’ll encounter in the laboratory Instructions for laboratory procedures include detailed figures and sources of errors Case studies in each chapter provide opportunities to apply hematology concepts to real life scenarios Hematology and hemostasis reference intervals are listed on the inside front and back covers for quick reference Bulleted chapter summaries make it easy for you to review important points Learning objectives begin each chapter and indicate what you should achieve with review questions appearing at the end Appendices provide easy access to a list of key formulas abbreviations and a detailed glossary to complement learning Author Information Edited by Elaine M Keohane PhD MLS ASCP SHCM Professor Emeritus Clinical Laboratory and Medical Imaging Sciences School of Health Professions Rutgers The State University of New Jersey Newark New Jersey; Michelle Montgomery Preston PhD MLS ASCP CM Associate Professor Pathology Anatomy and Laboratory Medicine Vice Chair Biomedical Laboratory Diagnostics Program Director Medical Laboratory Science School of Medicine West Virginia University Morgantown West Virginia; Kamran M Mirza MD PhD FCAP FASCP MLS ASCP CM Clinical Professor of Pathology Director Division of Education Programs Pathology Michigan Medicine Ann Arbor Michigan and Jeanine M Walenga PhD MLS ASCP HCM Professor Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery Pathology and Physiology Co Director Hemostasis and Thrombosis Research Unit Stritch School of Medicine Loyola University Chicago Laboratory Director Clinical Coagulation Laboratory Director Urinalysis and Medical Microscopy Associate Director Point of Care Referred Testing Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Loyola University Health System Maywood Illinois