Haematology is composed of five parts. The first part acts as an introduction to the topic and looks at major haematology parameters and techniques as well as haemopoiesis and bone marrow. The second part looks at red blood cells, white blood cells, and anaemia. The third part covers haematological malignancies and introduces classification systems. The fourth part considers normal haemostasis and examines bleeding disorders, thrombophilia, acquired disorders of haemostasis, and anticoagulation. Finally, the text ends with different case studies in haematology.
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Neil D. Avent
Transfusion and Transplantation Science starts with an introduction to basic immunology and techniques. It then looks at human blood-group antigens, haemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn, the clinical use of blood components, and microbiological testing of blood donations. It moves on to discuss human platelet antigens (HPA) and human neutrophil antigens (HNA) and their clinical significance. Also considered are compatibility testing and adverse effects, as well as immune mediated red cell distribution. The text then examines human leucocyte antigens (HLA) and their clinical significance, haematopoietic stem cell transplantation and stem cell plasticity. Finally, it considers tissue banking and quality issues.
