Foundation and Frontiers of Hematology

About this book

Hematology is the branch of medical science concerned with the study of blood, blood forming organs, and disorders affecting blood and its components. Blood is essential for maintaining life because it transports oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and waste products while also contributing to immunity, hemostasis, and maintenance of the internal environment. Understanding the normal structure and function of blood cells is therefore fundamental for students of Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT).