The Peripheral Blood Film

The Peripheral Blood Film, Second Edition presents the various concepts of the origin, development, and functions of blood cells. This book serves as a practical guide to the different types of film appearances that may be encountered in the routine examination of peripheral blood films. Organized into 14 chapters, this edition begins with an overview of the composition of plasma, which consists mainly of water and many organic and inorganic compounds. This text then discusses the process of obtaining capillary blood and explains how the thin blood film is prepared in the laboratory. Other chapters present the alphabetical listing of diseases, disorders, and abnormal film appearances for easier reference. This book discusses as well the characteristics of normal peripheral blood cells. The final chapter deals with the characteristics of blood film in various types of diseases, including Cushing's disease, Addison's disease, cirrhosis of the liver, and collagen disorders. This book is a valuable resource for hematologists and pathologists.

Preface to Second EditionPreface to First Edition1 Introduction2 Preparation and Staining of Blood Films3 Normal Peripheral Blood Cells4 Abnormal Red Cells5 Abnormal Leucocytes, Plasma Cells and Platelets6 Haemopoiesis7 Erythropoiesis8 Myelopoiesis (Granulopoiesis); Monopoiesis; Thrombopoiesis9 Lymphopoiesis, Plasmapoiesis, Non-haemopoietic Cells10 The Peripheral Blood Film11 Abnormal Blood Films12 Differential Diagnosis13 Guide to Laboratory Diagnosis14 The Blood Film in DiseaseAppendix A: Romanovsky, Cytochemical and Supra-Vital Staining TechniquesAppendix B: Haemotoxic Effects of Drugs and ChemicalsPlate SectionBibliography and ReferencesIndex