A Beginner's Guide to Blood Cells

This popular pocket book has been **updated and expanded throughout, providing a concise view of diagnostic haematology, in a convenient and practical format. **A Beginner's Guide to Blood Cells is an ideal for;** *** Trainee laboratory technicians and scientists * Students studying the physiology or pathology of the blood * Those preparing for haematology examinations** ****Why Buy This Book?** *** **Unique pocket guide, written by Barbara Bain – a world-renowned expert in the field of blood morphology** * **Outlines the basics of diagnostic haematology** * **Includes an invaluable **self-assessment section**** * ******NEW EDITION – now includes more information on clinical aspects and further tests************

the Second Edition Of Bain's (st. Mary's Hospital, London) Text Has Been Updated Throughout, And Now Includes More Information On The Clinical Aspects Of Hematology, Recommendations For Possible Further Tests If An Abnormality Is Found, And More Test-yourself Exercises For Users At Various Levels. For Individuals Learning To Interpret Blood Films Or Laboratory Tests, Including Biomedical Scientists, Hematology Trainees, And Medical Students, And Other Scientists Needing A Basic Knowledge Of Hematology For Their Profession, Including Nurses And Cytogeneticists. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, Or

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"The second edition of A Beginner's Guide to Blood Cells has been updated and expanded. There is more information on the clinical aspects of haematology. The text now indicates the further tests that are likely to be useful if an abnormality is found in the blood. More 'test-yourself' exercises have been added, suited for users at various levels. The second edition is suitable for all those learning to interpret blood films or laboratory tests, particularly biomedical scientists, haematology trainees and medical students. It is also useful for other scientists who need a basic knowledge of haematology for the practice of their profession, particularyl nurses and cytogeneticists."--BOOK JACKET This popular pocket book has been updated and expanded throughout, providing a concise view of diagnostic haematology, in a convenient and practical format. A Beginner's Guide to Blood Cells is an ideal for; Trainee laboratory technicians and scientists Students studying the physiology or pathology of the blood Those preparing for haematology examinations Why Buy This Book? Unique pocket guide, written by Barbara Bain – a world-renowned expert in the field of blood morphology Outlines the basics of diagnostic haematology Includes an invaluable self-assessment section NEW EDITION – now includes more information on clinical aspects and further tests