Description
Manual of Laboratory Techniques in Hematology (4th ed.)
Book Summary
This completely revised fourth edition provides a practical and detailed guide to the essential analytical techniques used in today's hematology laboratories. The manual offers an updated approach to the study of leukocytes, hemostasis, blood coagulation, and the immunohematological aspects of blood banking. It also includes a revamped chapter on blood parasites. The reader will find rigorous and applicable content, complemented by digital resources such as self-assessments, a color image gallery, and videos, making it an essential tool for training and professional practice.
What is it about?
The work systematically describes the most relevant laboratory techniques in hematology, from fundamentals to advanced procedures. It is structured around the main blocks of the specialty: the morphological and immunophenotypic study of blood cells, the analysis of hemostasis and coagulation, and immunohematological testing for blood banks. The fourth edition incorporates significant updates, such as the revision of the chapters dedicated to leukocyte study, which now delve deeper into cellular morphology and immunophenotypic analysis. Additionally, the chapter on blood parasites has been updated with the collaboration of a Latin American author, and the content on hemostasis and coagulation has been refreshed. The book is complemented by access to the StudentConsult online platform, which offers interactive self-assessments, a color image gallery, a basic cytology atlas, and videos on parasites, facilitating visual learning and self-evaluation.
Main Topics
- Morphological and cytological analysis techniques in hematology.
- Immunophenotypic study of leukocytes.
- Evaluation of hemostasis and blood coagulation.
- Immunohematological procedures for blood banks.
- Identification of blood parasites.
- Analytical methodology and quality control in the clinical laboratory.
Who is it recommended for?
This manual is aimed at clinical laboratory technicians seeking a practical and up-to-date guide to hematological procedures. It is also highly useful for students of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Biology who need to understand the technical foundations of hematological analysis. Likewise, it serves as a reference work for specialists in hematology and hemotherapy who wish to review or update their knowledge of laboratory techniques.
What this book offers
- A detailed and updated description of the analytical techniques used in hematology laboratories.
- Revised and expanded content in key areas such as leukocyte study, hemostasis, and blood parasitology.
- Complementary digital resources (self-assessment, image gallery, atlas, and videos) that facilitate practical and visual learning.
- An applied and rigorous approach that connects theory with daily laboratory practice.
- A comprehensive reference tool for continuing education and resolving technical questions.
Technical Sheet
- Author: Vives, Joan Lluis; Aguilar, Josep Lluis
- Publisher: Elsevier España, S.L.U.
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: Hematology, study and review guides, and reference material
- Collection: Hematology and Hemotherapy
- Binding: Spiral
- Date of publication: May 2014
- Number of pages: 808
- Weight: 650 g
Editorial Review
This is a consolidated reference work in the clinical laboratory field, which in its fourth edition updates and expands its content to adapt to current training and professional needs. Its practical approach, combined with academic rigor and complementary digital resources, makes it a tool of great value for both teaching and daily consultation. It is especially recommended for those seeking a complete and updated manual that covers everything from the fundamentals to the most specialized techniques in laboratory hematology.