Hematology is a branch of medicine involving the study of blood and blood disorders. The common blood disorders are Anemia, leukemia, lymphoma, thalassemia and thrombocytopenia etc. This PPT is part 2 of Hematology and introduction. For further information, check part 3 of slide.
3. Hematologist
Hematologist is a medical practitioner who has
specialization in disorders related to blood,
bone marrow and lymphatic system.
They may work in hospitals, clinics and blood
banks.
4. Hematopathologist
The Hematologists who works in laboratory
are called Hematopathologist.
They use microscope or tests to examine blood
and other body tissues to diagnose diseases
and malignancies.
They are well trained in Pathology
5. Common Blood disorders
Anemia
Thalassaemia
Hemophilia
Leukemia
Lymphoma
Von Willebrand Disease
8. Special Hematology Tests
Hb. Electrophoresis
Protein Electrophoresis
Platelet Aggregation Study
HLA Typing
10. Role of Hematologist
Diagnosis of Disease by tests
Studies lab tests for accurate diagnosis
Identifying red blood cells, white blood cells
and platelet abnormalities
11. Role of Hematologist
Performs Bone marrow Aspiration and biopsy
for diagnosis of blood disorders
Administration of chemotherapy for the
treatment of blood malignancies