A Beginners Guide to Blood Cells is a straightforward text for those just beginning to learn how to examine blood films. No prior knowledge is assumed: descriptions of haematological conditions begins with normal cells, then explanations of the terms commonly used in describing blood cells, followed by descriptions of abnormal findings. The trainee is shown how to examine a blood film, how to recognise any abnormality present, and how to interpret abnormalities in a clinically relevant way. Additionally, a simple explanation of the full blood count and a table of normal ranges is also provided.

A Beginners Guide to Blood Cells will help laboratory scientists-in-training in their introduction to the diagnostic haematology laboratory, as well as students taking degree courses in Laboratory technology and g raduates beginning their haematology lab training.