HEMATOLOGY: A STUDY OF BLOOD AND ITS DISORDERS

– Hematology is a branch of medicine that deals with the study and treatment of blood and blood-related disorders.

– Some of these disorders include anemia, leukemia, lymphoma, hemophilia, and sickle cell disease.

– Hematologists are doctors who specialize in hematology and use various tests and procedures to diagnose and manage these conditions.

🔅 Tests and procedures in Hematology:

1) Complete Blood Cell Count

• This test measures the number and types of blood cells in a sample of blood. It can help detect infections, inflammation, anemia, and cancers.

2) Platelet Count

• This test measures the number of platelets in a sample of blood. Platelets are small cell fragments that help with blood clotting. A low platelet count can cause bleeding problems, while a high platelet count can increase the risk of blood clots.

3) Blood Enzyme Tests

• These tests measure the levels of certain enzymes in the blood that are released when the heart muscle is damaged. They can help diagnose heart attacks and other cardiovascular diseases.

4) Bone Marrow Biopsy

• This procedure involves taking a small sample of bone marrow, which is the soft tissue inside the bones where blood cells are made. It can help diagnose anemia, low platelet count, and some cancers.

5) Blood Transfusions

• This procedure involves giving a person blood or blood components from a donor through an intravenous (IV) line. It can help treat severe blood loss, anemia, low platelet count, and some cancers.