Part I: BASIC HEMATOLOGY PRINCIPLES Introduction to Hematology and Basic Laboratory Practice From Hematopoiesis to the Complete Blood Count Red Blood Cell Production, Function and Relevant Red Cell Morphology Hemoglobin Function and Principles of Hemolysis Part II: RED CELL DISORDERS The Microcytic Anemias The Macrocytic Anemias Normochromic Anemias. Biochemical and Membrane Disorders and Miscellaneous Red Cell Disorders The Normochromic Anemias due to Hemoglobinopathies Part III: WHITE CELL DISORDERS Leukopoiesis and Leukopoietic Function Abnormalities of White Cells. Quantitative, Qualitative, and the Lipid Storage Diseases Acute Leukemias Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorders Lymphoproliferative Disorders and Related Plasma Cell Disorders The Myelodysplastic Syndromes Part IV: HEMOSTASIS AND DISORDERS OF COAGULATION Overview of Hemostasis and Platelet Physiology Quantitative and Qualitative Platelet Disorders Defects of Plasma Clotting Factors Fibrinogen, Thrombin, and the Fibrinolytic System Introduction to Thrombosis and Anticoagulant Therapy Part V: LAB PROCEDURES Basic Procedures in a Hematology Laboratory Answers to Chapter Review Questions.