Laboratory Hematology

Akbar Dorgalaleh is a hematologist and scientific researcher in the field of thrombosis and hemostasis.  He has (co-)authored over 120 papers, and is a member of the editorial boards of several international journals. As the editor of the textbook Congenital Bleeding Disorders: Diagnosis and Management (2nd edition, Springer, 2023), he provides comprehensive insights into congenital bleeding disorders such as Glanzmann Thrombasthenia, Bernard-Soulier Syndrome, and Factor XIII deficiency, while addressing modern diagnostic and therapeutic advancements  Dr. Dorgalaleh is also a current or past member of several International scientific societies or working parties, including International Society on Thrombosis and Hemostasis (ISTH) Scientific Standardization Committees (SSCs) on Subcommittee on Factor XIII and Fibrinogen and International Council for Standardization in Haematology (ICSH).Dr. Maqsudjon Qayumov completed his healthcare education at Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, where he gained valuable practical experience. He later relocated to Tajikistan, where he worked with the Ministry of Health and Social Protection, dedicating several years to teaching and professional healthcare work. Dr. Qayumov has since moved to Philadelphia, United States, where he currently resides.

• Chapter 1: Principles of Blood Collection, Anticoagulants, and Introduction to Normal Blood Cells.- Chapter 2: Principles of Staining Blood Cells.- Chapter 3: Tips for Using a Microscope.- Chapter 4: Peripheral Blood and Bone Marrow Examination for White Blood Cell Lineage Training.- Chapter 5: Peripheral Blood and Bone Marrow Examination for Red Blood Cell Lineage Training.- Chapter 6: Neubauer Chamber and Introduction to Manual Cell Counting.- Chapter 7: Differential White Blood Cell Count.- Chapter 8: Red Blood Cell Morphology.- Chapter 9: White Blood Cell and Platelet Morphology.- Chapter 10: Thrombosis and Hemostasis Tests.- Chapter 11: Laboratory Diagnosis of Leukemia.- Chapter 12: Molecular and Genetic Testing in Hematology.- Chapter 13: Laboratory Principles of Immunohematology.