{"product_id":"blood-cells-a-practical-guide-hardback-9781394332052","title":"Blood Cells; A Practical Guide (Hardback) 9781394332052","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eBlood Cells\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eA Practical Guide\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eBarbara J. Bain (Author), Mike Leach (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394332052, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 2 October 2025\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e608 pages\u003cbr\u003e25.6 x 20.8 x 3.3 cm, 1.633 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA comprehensive guide to blood cell morphology and interpretation, fully updated throughout\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding blood cell morphology and interpreting blood counts accurately is essential for both haematologists and biomedical scientists. This meticulously updated and comprehensive seventh edition of \u003ci\u003eBlood Cells: A Practical Guide\u003c\/i\u003e combines expert guidance with high-quality imaging. This edition introduces new clinical images to enhance the contextual understanding of haematological findings, alongside the latest WHO and International Consensus classifications of haematological neoplasms. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBlood Cells: A Practical Guide\u003c\/i\u003e bridges the gap between laboratory science and clinical application, covering essential techniques such as specimen collection, blood film preparation and staining. The authors also discuss the principles of manual and automated blood counts, as well as abnormalities in blood counts and films within a clinical context. With up-to-date advice on additional tests to aid diagnosis, this new edition reinforces the importance of microscopy whilst addressing the evolving demands of laboratory and clinical haematology. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned as both a reference for practising haematologists and a bench manual for trainees, \u003ci\u003eBlood Cells: A Practical Guide:\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures new high-quality clinical and morphological images to enhance blood cell identification and interpretation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHighlights potential pitfalls and spurious results in haematological analysis to improve diagnostic accuracy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers a self-assessment component with multiple choice questions (MCQs) and extended matching questions (EMQs) available online\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIs written by leading experts with decades of experience in diagnostic haematology and blood cell morphology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBlood Cells: A Practical Guide\u003c\/i\u003e remains an indispensable resource for those dedicated to the study and practice of haematology, such as haematologists, clinical scientists, and biomedical scientists at all levels. It also serves as a valuable reference for diagnostic haematology courses and laboratory training programmes in medical and biomedical science degrees.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface, vi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements, vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of abbreviations, viii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the companion website, x\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Blood sampling and blood film preparation and examination, 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Performing a blood count, 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Morphology of blood cells, 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Detecting erroneous blood counts, 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Normal ranges, 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Quantitative changes in blood cells, 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Important supplementary tests, 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Disorders of red cells and platelets, 330\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Disorders of white cells, 487\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex, 570\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Clinical \u0026amp; internal medicine [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Clinical \u0026amp; internal medicine\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Clinical%20\u0026amp;%20internal%20medicine%20%5BMJ%5D%22\"\u003eMJ\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52453453332760,"sku":"9781394332052","price":93.27,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781394332052.jpg?v=1785284651","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/blood-cells-a-practical-guide-hardback-9781394332052","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}