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What is the basic function of the hematology lab? or What is the scope of hematology? or What is the hematology section in the laboratory?   Hematology is the specialty responsible for the diagnosis and management of a wide range of benign and malignant disorders of the red and white blood cells, platelets and the coagulation system in adults and children.   The Hematology Section performs routine and special tests on the components of whole blood such as the red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.   The section also performs cell counts, differential counts, and other microscopic examination of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and other body fluids.   Areas of study   Four major areas of study within hematology include: -  Hemoglobinopathy -  Hematological malignancies -  Anemia -  Ccoagulopathy.  -  Hemoglobinopathy is the study of abnormality in the globin chains of hemoglobin molecules. In addition to sickle cell anemi...

HEMATOLOGY DEFINITION: it is the branch of medicine concerned with the study of the cause, prognosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases related to blood. OR Hematology is the study of the normal and pathologic aspects of blood and blood elements. OR Hematology is a branch of medicine concerning the study of blood, blood-forming organs such as bone marrow, and blood-related disorders and diseases.  OR Hematology is the science or study of blood, blood-forming organs, and blood diseases.   The word " heme " comes from the Greek word for blood and " logus " for study . Hematological tests are used to detect and diagnose diseases such as hemophilia, anemia, leukemia, sickle-cell anemia, lymphomas, and several infections. OR It involves treating diseases that affect the production of blood and its components. such as blood cells, hemoglobin, blood proteins, bone marrow, platelets, blood vessels, spleen, and the mechanism of coagulation. Such diseases might...