MLTS 1406 Hematology
This course covers the principles, diagnostic methodologies, and clinical significance of blood and blood-forming tissues. Students explore hematopoiesis and cellular maturation while evaluating the pathophysiology and differential diagnosis of anemias, hemoglobinopathies, reactive leukocyte changes, leukemias, myeloproliferative neoplasms, lymphoproliferative disorders, and myelodysplastic syndromes. Laboratory training emphasizes brightfield microscopy, specimen handling, hemacytometer cell counts, reticulocyte counts, and sickle cell screening, with a focus on quality control, safety, and pre-analytical error mitigation.