| Theories of clinical hematology will be presented, including phlebotomy, hematopoiesis, hemoglobinometry, and cell morphology. A detailed account of the hematologic diseases of red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets will be covered, as well as principles of hemostasis and examination of other serous body fluids. Common hematology tests will be performed during laboratory sessions, including blood cell and platelet counts, indices of red blood cells, WBC differentials, phlebotomy, and coagulation tests. |