Fundamental Diagnostic Hematology: The Bleeding and Clotting Disorders. Second Edition

摘要

The first edition of the manual was published in 1985. In preparing the second edition, the rapid expansion of the field of hemostasis and the attendant advances in knowledge of the pathophysiology of bleeding and thrombosis has been taken into account. New and updated methods have been included where necessary, while retaining the essential requirement that the manual be designed for use in intermediate laboratories whose facilities are restricted to basic tests. The manual is also intended to help both laboratory staff and physicians deal with patients with bleeding and thrombotic disorders. Sections dealing with diagnosis and management of thromboembolic disease have been included and the title has been changed to reflect this. The importance of quality assurance to ensure reliable results has been emphasized. The chapter on this topic has been extensively revised, and procedures are described for internal quality control. These procedures are easily practiced in any laboratory. Increased awareness of the danger of blood-borne infectious diseases and other hazards has led to the inclusion of a chapter on laboratory safety.