Publisher's Synopsis
The 2nd Edition of this highly successful text provides the reader with practical information on labs and procedures. Brief discussions of particular problems which allow the reader to understand the major concerns and how the problem is approached are included in the text. Tables and figures are used extensively to quickly summarize the important information. Coverage includes erythrocyte disorders, leukocyte disorders, microbiology, infectious diseases and more. Also included are the various diagnostic tests and approaches used in practice.