Blood disorders affect oxygen transport, immunity, and coagulation, making their recognition crucial in clinical medicine. This book focuses on the classification, pathophysiology, and diagnosis of hematologic diseases. It explains the development and function of blood cells, including red and white cell abnormalities, platelet disorders, and malignancies like leukemia and lymphoma. Diagnostic tools such as peripheral smears, bone marrow analysis, and flow cytometry are covered in practical detail. Special attention is given to anemia, clotting disorders, and transfusion medicine. The chapters blend theoretical frameworks with lab findings to support evidence-based diagnosis and treatment. Tables, case studies, and illustrations aid in mastering core concepts.
Blaine Redford is a hematopathologist whose work centers on diagnostic algorithms for hematologic malignancies and anemias. He has developed laboratory protocols currently used in clinical practice to improve diagnostic accuracy for blood disorders. With over 20 years of experience, he mentors postgraduate students in interpreting peripheral smears, marrow biopsies, and flow cytometry data. He contributes actively to professional bodies in hematopathology and laboratory medicine. His interests include coagulopathies, myelodysplastic syndromes, and leukemia classification.