This book covers both basic and advanced laboratory hematology methods, making it suitable for structured academic programs and practical purposes, while bridging theoretical knowledge with hands-on application in clinical and laboratory settings.
It is a practical guide for students, medical professionals, laboratory scientists, and experts in various fields of medicine, including laboratory medicine, hematology, general practice, and physiology, among others. With its emphasis on step-by-step protocols, illustrative diagrams, and real-world clinical scenarios, the book serves as an invaluable pedagogical tool for university curricula, aligning with the training needs of medical students, laboratory technologists, and allied health professionals.
Chapter 1: Principles of Blood Collection, Anticoagulants, and
Introduction to Normal Blood Cells.
Chapter 2: Principles of Staining Blood
Cells.
Chapter 3: Tips for Using a Microscope.
Chapter 4: Peripheral Blood
and Bone Marrow Examination for White Blood Cell Lineage Training.
Chapter
5: Peripheral Blood and Bone Marrow Examination for Red Blood Cell Lineage
Training.
Chapter 6: Neubauer Chamber and Introduction to Manual Cell
Counting.
Chapter 7: Differential White Blood Cell Count.
Chapter 8: Red
Blood Cell Morphology.
Chapter 9: White Blood Cell and Platelet Morphology.-
Chapter 10: Thrombosis and Hemostasis Tests.
Chapter 11: Laboratory
Diagnosis of Leukemia.
Chapter 12: Molecular and Genetic Testing in
Hematology.
Chapter 13: Laboratory Principles of Immunohematology.
Akbar Dorgalaleh is a hematologist and scientific researcher in the field of thrombosis and hemostasis. He has (co-)authored over 120 papers, and is a member of the editorial boards of several international journals. As the editor of the textbook Congenital Bleeding Disorders: Diagnosis and Management (2nd edition, Springer, 2023), he provides comprehensive insights into congenital bleeding disorders such as Glanzmann Thrombasthenia, Bernard-Soulier Syndrome, and Factor XIII deficiency, while addressing modern diagnostic and therapeutic advancements Dr. Dorgalaleh is also a current or past member of several International scientific societies or working parties, including International Society on Thrombosis and Hemostasis (ISTH) Scientific Standardization Committees (SSCs) on Subcommittee on Factor XIII and Fibrinogen and International Council for Standardization in Haematology (ICSH).
Dr. Maqsudjon Qayumov completed his healthcare education at Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, where he gained valuable practical experience. He later relocated to Tajikistan, where he worked with the Ministry of Health and Social Protection, dedicating several years to teaching and professional healthcare work. Dr. Qayumov has since moved to Philadelphia, United States, where he currently resides.
