Study Guide

Objective

The students
- have skills in the laboratory testing process and hematological methods in studying blood cells
- are able to use central sources of information and scientific publications concerning methods in clinical hematology.
- are able to examine, analyze and document laboratory results.
- have the ability to independently manage new situations that are part the field.
- have fundamental insights into the adherent quality assurance and improvement.
- consider security and occupational safety
- be aware of how to make sustainable choices in laboratory work

Content

Hematological methods to study blood cells
Other hematological tests

Location and time

Autumn 2025
YH Novia, Alere, Vasa

Mandatory attendance.

Materials

Moore, G., Knight, G. & Blann, A. Haematology. 3rd Edition 2021.

Lichtman MA, Shafer MS, Felgar RE, Wang N. 2016. Lichtman's Atlas of Hematology.

Rodak, B. F, Carr, J. H. 2013 Clinical Hematology Atlas. Elsevier Sauders.

Hoffbrand A. V., Moss P. A. H. . 2012 Essential haematology.

Theml H., Diem H., & Haferlach T. 2004. Color Atlas of Hematology - Practical Microscopic and Clinical Diagnosis (https://www.chospab.es/biblioteca/DOCUMENTOS/Color_Atlas_of_Hematology_Practical_and_Clinical_Diagnosis_2004_Thieme.pdf)

O'Connor, B, H. 1984. A Color Atlas and Instruction Manual of Peripheral Blood Cell Morphology. Williams & Wilkins.

More litterature in Moodle.

Teaching methods

Lectures, clinical practice in class and individual tasks

Exam schedules

Practical exam (microscopy) week 43.
Pracal re-exam week 44.

Student workload

1 sp = 27h work

1 sp Theory + individual task
2 sp Workshops; microscopy of blood cells
- Performing blood smear and microscopic examination
- Manual cell count in blood and body fluids - leukocytes, erythrocytes, thrombocytes, reticulocytes, eosinphils
- Flow cytometry and haematology analyser (B-PVK/-TVK)
- The ESR

Content scheduling

Major hematology parameters and basic techniques
- Introduction; blood smear; the full blood count and reference ranges.

Microscopic examination:
Peripheral blood cells in health and disease
- RBC morphology (normal); an introduction to disease of the RBC
White blood cells in health and disease
- Granulocytes; Monocytes; Lymphocytes; Plasma cells

Case studies in hematology

Further information

Course requirements:
Hematology 1
Biomethodology 1 - Microscopy

This course is a pre-requisite for attending practice at Clinical Hematology laboratory.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Receives feedback and performs practical tasks under supervision
Follows instructions, considers safety and takes responsibility for her/his own task
Asks questions relevant for the own learning process
Can communicate and work with others people in the group

Assessment methods and criteria

Attendance and practice in class: pass or fail
Practical exam: pass or fail
Approved assignments: pass or fail

Qualifications

The Basics of Bioanalysis