A full-color text, lab manual, &; atlas—all in one! Here are all the tools medical laboratory science students need to master the principles of hematology and the fundamentals of hemostasis. Author Denise M. Harmening has curated contributions from a team of expert educators and clinicians. With support from her Associate Editor LeAnne Hutson, she brings you comprehensive, yet focused coverage that prepares you for the real world in which you will practice. Begin with an introduction to clinical hematology and the anemias, and then progress through white blood cell disorders and hemostasis to thrombosis and laboratory methods. Find step-by-step laboratory procedures and critical-thinking cases online at FADavis.com for easy access anytime, anywhere. My lifeline. “Without this book learning hematology would and could have been so much harder. The questions at the back of each chapter are very helpful. Especially the charts and diagrams.”—Online Student Reviewer Hematology textbook.“... a really good hematology reference book... A good range of really nice pictures and graphics as well as much information about each of the topics as you will need for a 2-year, 4-year degree and beyond. Well laid out information allows for easier understanding despite the depth of knowledge portrayed.”—J.L., Online Reviewer New &; Updated! All chapters updated with current evidence, statistics, and current policies and practices, including WHO and other international consensus classifications of hematological pathologies. New! “Critical-Thinking Questions” assess understanding of the content. New &; Updated! “Case Studies” are followed by questions about the interpretation of laboratory findings. New! “Advanced Concept” boxes designate higher level content. New &; Updated! Laboratory methods for routine hematology tests, coagulation, automated differential analysis, flow cytometry, and more, with detailed, step-by-step instructions online. New! Glossary terms appear in bold and acronyms are spelled out the first time they are used. More than 900 full-color illustrations, tables, and boxes help students master difficult concepts and procedures. “Summary Charts” serve as a review tool. “Review Questions” assess mastery of the Learning Objectives; correct answers appear in the back of the book. Chapter-specific key terms appear in boldface type with full definitions in the Glossary.