,Hematology
in Practice
Betty Ciesla, MS, MT(ASCP)SH
Faculty, Medical Technology Program
Morgan State University
Baltimore, Maryland
Assistant Professor
Villa Julie College
Stevenson, Maryland
,F. A. Davis Company
1915 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
www.fadavis.com
Copyright © 2007 by F. A. Davis Company
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As new scientific information becomes available through basic and clinical research, recommended treat-
ments and drug therapies undergo changes. The author(s) and publisher have done everything possible to
make this book accurate, up to date, and in accord with accepted standards at the time of publication. The
author(s), editors, and publisher are not responsible for errors or omissions or for consequences from appli-
cation of the book, and make no warranty, expressed or implied, in regard to the contents of the book. Any
practice described in this book should be applied by the reader in accordance with professional standards of
care used in regard to the unique circumstances that may apply in each situation. The reader is advised
always to check product information (package inserts) for changes and new information regarding dose and
contraindications before administering any drug. Caution is especially urged when using new or infre-
quently ordered drugs.
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Ciesla, Betty.
Hematology in practice / Betty Ciesla.
p. ; cm.
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN-13: 978-0-8036-1526-7
ISBN-10: 0-8036-1526-4
1. Blood—Diseases. 2. Hematology. I. Title.
[DNLM: 1. Hematologic Diseases. 2. Case Reports. 3. Hematologic Tests—methods. WH 120 C569h 2007]
RB145.C5444 2007
616.1’5—dc22 2006028917
Authorization to photocopy items for internal or personal use, or the internal or personal use of specific
clients, is granted by F. A. Davis Company for users registered with the Copyright Clearance Center (CCC)
Transactional Reporting Service, provided that the fee of $.10 per copy is paid directly to CCC, 222 Rose-
wood Drive, Danvers, MA 01923. For those organizations that have been granted a photocopy license by
CCC, a separate system of payment has been arranged. The fee code for users of the Transactional Reporting
Service is: 8036-1526/07 ⫹ $.10.
, For my daughters, who changed my life
For my husband, whom I cherish
For my mother and sisters, who challenged my imagination
iii
in Practice
Betty Ciesla, MS, MT(ASCP)SH
Faculty, Medical Technology Program
Morgan State University
Baltimore, Maryland
Assistant Professor
Villa Julie College
Stevenson, Maryland
,F. A. Davis Company
1915 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
www.fadavis.com
Copyright © 2007 by F. A. Davis Company
Copyright © 2007 by F. A. Davis Company. All rights reserved. This product is protected by copyright. No
part of it may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, elec-
tronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without written permission from the publisher.
Printed in the United States of America
Last digit indicates print number: 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Acquisitions Editor: Christa Fratantoro
Manager of Content Development: Deborah Thorp
Developmental Editor: Keith Donnellan
Art and Design Manager: Carolyn O’Brien
As new scientific information becomes available through basic and clinical research, recommended treat-
ments and drug therapies undergo changes. The author(s) and publisher have done everything possible to
make this book accurate, up to date, and in accord with accepted standards at the time of publication. The
author(s), editors, and publisher are not responsible for errors or omissions or for consequences from appli-
cation of the book, and make no warranty, expressed or implied, in regard to the contents of the book. Any
practice described in this book should be applied by the reader in accordance with professional standards of
care used in regard to the unique circumstances that may apply in each situation. The reader is advised
always to check product information (package inserts) for changes and new information regarding dose and
contraindications before administering any drug. Caution is especially urged when using new or infre-
quently ordered drugs.
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Ciesla, Betty.
Hematology in practice / Betty Ciesla.
p. ; cm.
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN-13: 978-0-8036-1526-7
ISBN-10: 0-8036-1526-4
1. Blood—Diseases. 2. Hematology. I. Title.
[DNLM: 1. Hematologic Diseases. 2. Case Reports. 3. Hematologic Tests—methods. WH 120 C569h 2007]
RB145.C5444 2007
616.1’5—dc22 2006028917
Authorization to photocopy items for internal or personal use, or the internal or personal use of specific
clients, is granted by F. A. Davis Company for users registered with the Copyright Clearance Center (CCC)
Transactional Reporting Service, provided that the fee of $.10 per copy is paid directly to CCC, 222 Rose-
wood Drive, Danvers, MA 01923. For those organizations that have been granted a photocopy license by
CCC, a separate system of payment has been arranged. The fee code for users of the Transactional Reporting
Service is: 8036-1526/07 ⫹ $.10.
, For my daughters, who changed my life
For my husband, whom I cherish
For my mother and sisters, who challenged my imagination
iii
