This course studies the formation, function and identifying characteristics of the cellular elements of human blood in healthy and diseased states. The course also includes evaluation of hemostasis. Lecture and laboratory emphasize hematological pathologies and laboratory procedures used in differential diagnosis.
Emphasis is on advanced clinical correlation and topics in hematology.
2. evaluation of laboratory test results and correlation with clinical history. The specific lecture and laboratory objectives are contained in the lab manual. All examination questions are keyed to those objectives. The final grade will be based on the points scored on a comprehensive final examination, four term examinations, and graded laboratory and class evaluations. Work will not be accepted late and a zero will be given for the assignment.