Hematology I Lecture

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This course is an introduction to theoretical concepts in Hematology that includes basic laboratory techniques and procedures; the study of the origin, formation, and differentiation of blood formed elements, and an introduction to the process of hemostasis. Included are the manual and automated techniques and principles used in evaluating red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, reticulocytes, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, hemoglobin, hematocrit, and normal white blood cell differentials. The basic process of coagulation will be discussed, and will include the principles and methods of the prothrombin time (INR), and activated partial thromboplastin time screening tests.