Variant haemoglobins: a guide to identification

Variant Haemoglobins – A Guide to Identification is based on the premise thatany single diagnostic technique offers only a very provisional identificationof a variant haemoglobin. In routine diagnostic practice two techniques are needed as a minimum, with the results being interpreted in the light of the clinical details, blood count, blood film and ethnic origin. This book covers 150normal and variant haemoglobins that have been studied and carefully documented INDICE: Preface. 1 Globin genes and haemoglobin. 2 Diagnostic procedures and principles of commonly used tests. 3 Common haemoglobins of major clinical or diagnostic importance. 4 The thalassaemias and related conditions. Atlas pages. Technical notes to aid in interpretation of the following atlas pages -- Please read first! Table technical notes. Index.

• ISBN: 978-1-4051-6715-4
• Editorial: Wiley-Blackwell
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 200
• Fecha Publicación: 19/11/2010
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés