A comprehensive discussion of haematological morphology
In the newly revised Sixth Edition of Blood Cells: A Practical Guide,
expert haematologist Barbara J. Bain delivers a robust guide for use in
the diagnostic hematology laboratory, covering methods of collection of
blood specimens, blood film preparation and staining, the principles of
manual and automated blood counts, and the assessment of the
morphological features of blood cells.
The book functions well as both a straightforward and practical bench
manual and as a reference source for practicing hematologists. It has
been completely updated to incorporate newly published information and
400 high-quality photographs to aid in blood cell identification. The
text is comprehensive and fully supported by references.
A companion website contains multiple-choice questions to aid the reader
in retaining the information contained within. While the book provides
additional guidance on further tests that should be performed for
specific provisional diagnoses, the main focus of the text remains on
microscopy and the automated full blood count. It also contains:
- A thorough introduction to blood sampling and blood film preparation
and examination, as well as performance of blood counts
- Comprehensive exploration of the morphology of blood cells, detecting
erroneous blood counts, and normal ranges
- Practical discussions of quantitative changes in blood cells and
important supplementary tests
- In-depth examinations of disorders of red blood cells, white blood
cells and platelets
- Review of the morphological features of blood parasites
Perfect for practicing haematologists and haematology trainees, Blood
Cells: A Practical Guide will also earn a place in the libraries of
biomedical scientists working in laboratory settings. Many laboratories
worldwide regard it as an essential bench book.
