Leukaemia Diagnosis: A Comprehensive Guide to Classification and Laboratory Techniques

Written by renowned experts Barbara J. Bain and Mike Leach, Leukaemia Diagnosis is an authoritative reference on the principles of leukaemia diagnosis and classification, providing practical guidance on using various laboratory techniques to achieve accurate interpretations.

This newly revised and updated Sixth Edition incorporates recent developments, highlighting the growing importance of molecular genetics and incorporating the recent 5th edition of the WHO guidelines and the International Consensus Classification for leukaemia diagnosis and classification throughout the text.

What’s Inside

• Over 300 high-quality, full-color digital images of abnormal cells in leukaemia and lymphoma, supplemented by histological, cytogenetic, and immunophenotyping images.
• Comprehensive coverage of sample topics, including:
  • The nature of leukaemia, cytology, cytochemistry, and the morphological classification of acute leukaemia.
  • Immunophenotyping and cytogenetic/molecular genetic analysis.
  • Integration of morphological, immunophenotypic, and genetic information with the WHO classifications.
  • Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, acute leukaemia of ambiguous lineage, and the myelodysplastic syndromes and myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative neoplasms.
  • Chronic myeloid leukaemias, lymphoid leukaemias of mature B, T, and natural killer cells.
  • Leukaemia diagnosis in resource-poor countries.

A Valuable Resource for Haematologists and Laboratory Scientists

The Sixth Edition of Leukaemia Diagnosis is an essential resource for trainee haematologists and laboratory scientists in haematology and related disciplines, serving as a useful reference and teaching aid for experts in the field.

With its comprehensive coverage and practical guidance, this book is ideal for anyone seeking to improve their understanding of leukaemia diagnosis and classification.

Book Details

• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Edition: 6th edition
• Publication Date: May 28, 2024
• Language: English
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 656
• ISBN-10: 1394218583
• ISBN-13: 978-1394218585