Includes bibliographical references and index.

Collection and handling of blood -- Reference ranges and normal values -- Basic haematological techniques -- Preparation and staining methods for blood and bone marrow films -- Blood cell morphology in health and disease -- Bone marrow biopsy -- Iron deficiency anaemia and iron overload -- Investigation of megaloblastic anaemia-cobalamin, folate, and metabolite status -- Laboratory methods used in the investigation of the haemolytic anaemias -- Investigation of the hereditary haemolytic anaemias: membrane and enzyme abnormalities -- Acquired haemolytic anaemias -- Investigation of abnormal haemoglobins and thalassaemia -- Erythrocyte and leucocyte cytochemistry -- Immunophenotyping -- Diagnostic radioisotopes in haematology -- Investigation of haemostasis -- Investigation of a thrombotic tendency -- Laboratory control of anticoagulant, thrombolytic, and antiplatelet therapy -- Blood cell antigens and antibodies: erythrocytes, platelets, and granulocytes -- Laboratory aspects of blood transfusion -- Molecular and cytogenetic analysis -- Miscellaneous tests -- Approach to the diagnosis and classification of blood diseases -- Laboratory organization and management -- Laboratory safety -- Quality assurance -- Haematology in under-resourced laboratories -- Appendices.