This subject introduces the student to haematology and the haematology laboratory. The structure and function of ALL haemopoietic cells is reviewed, followed by a detailed study of red cell pathology and haemostasis. Both manual and automated methods of quantitation of blood components are taught. In conjunction with ML5308, this subject provides the professional requirements for a graduate medical laboratory scientist in haematology.

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ML5307 - Advanced Haematology 1

Advanced Haematology 1

Perform a range of haematological techniques as they relate to the full blood count and coagulation

Evaluate results of anaemia studies and link these to pathophysiology and diagnosis

Create a descriptive criteria for the identification all haemopoietic cells

Evaluate results of coagulation studies and link these to pathophysiology and diagnosis

Describe the blood film features for the diverse aetiologies of anaemia

Exercise judgment to interpret and comment on data collected during practical/clinical sessions and the interpretation of clinical case studies