Hematologic Laboratory Diagnostics-From Blood Count to Reliable Diagnosis

Learn from original diagnostic findings

• Hematologic diseases shown in their characteristic diagnostic presentation
• Memorable visual training in cell-specific features
• Diagnostic key points accompanying all image plates
• Background information on cytogenetics, molecular genetics, and immunophenotyping

Normal or pathological?

• Systematic presentation of cell lines and disease entities
• Concise profiles of all cell lines in peripheral blood and bone marrow
• Differential diagnoses and indications for appropriate diagnostic methods

Comprehensive coverage of diagnostic methods

• Which technique is best suited to establish the correct diagnosis?
• Smear and staining techniques, counting methods, cytochemistry, and immunocytology
• Bone marrow and lymph node puncture, as well as cytology of body cavity effusions

New and improved in this edition

• Fully updated to reflect the WHO Classification 2022
• Expanded sections on myeloid neoplasms
• Stronger integration of complementary findings, including cytogenetic and molecular genetic results
• Updated and expanded cytology coverage, including body cavity effusions, cerebrospinal fluid, and lymph node specimens
• More than 300 high-quality color illustrations, with digital access via MedOne for flexible use in clinical practice and study