By Betty Ciesla

Basic principles of hematology made memorable.

Build a solid understanding of hematology. A unique visual language simplifies laboratory principles and procedures of this complex subject into easy-to-follow, manageable sections. You’ll begin with the basic principles of hematology; discover red and white blood cell disorders; journey through hemostasis and disorders of coagulation; and then explore the procedures needed in the laboratory. Innovative case studies, role-playing troubleshooting cases, and laboratory protocols bring practice to life.

A new, full-color Atlas of Cell Morphology featuring 72 unique images of red cells, white cells, and thrombocytes along with reference values, compare and contrast topics, and tips will help you to identify cells and determine disease status characteristics.

Updated & Revised! Thoroughly updated and peer-reviewed to ensure currency and completeness in explanations of theory

Superbly organized and reader-friendly text that simplifies complex subject

“Learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter

Special "Troubleshooting: What do you do when…." sections to promote problem solving

"Word Key" section that highlights and defines key medical terminology

Case studies that illustrate the key principles of each concept in the chapters and encourage practical critical thinking

End-of-chapter summaries and review questions aligned with the BOC exam