Haematology and Transfusion Science

课程简介

/ Indicative Syllabus Haematopoiesis: • Origin of erythrocytes, leukocytes and thrombocytes • Blood cells maturation Erythrocytes and haemoglobin: • Production, structure and function of normal erythrocytes • Morphology of erythrocytes • Pathophysiology of red blood cells and haemoglobin disorders, such as anaemia; thalassaemia; malaria Leucocytes: • Production, structure and function of normal leucocytes • Morphology of leucocytes • Pathophysiology of white blood cells, such as infectious mononucleosis, leukaemia; multiple myeloma Laboratory investigation of erythrocyte and leucocyte disorders: • Sample collection and preparation for haematological diagnostic tests -- 1 of 3 -- • Preparation and examination of peripheral blood film • Complete blood counts, differential counts and red cell indices • Automations in haematology • Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) • Reticulocyte count • Haemoglobin pattern analysis • Molecular investigation of blood diseases Haemostasis: • Production, structure and function of normal platelets • Morphology of platelets • Haemostatic mechanism • Abnormalities in blood coagulation, fibrinolysis, and platelet activation • Laboratory investigation of haemostatic disorders • Laboratory monitoring of therapeutic anticoagulation Transfusion Science: • Immunohaematology • Clinical use blood component preparation and storage • Blood-banking techniques • Pretransfusion testing and post-transfusion reaction investigation • Laboratory investigation of haemolytic anaemia

目标

Through lectures and practical sessions: 1. to provide students an understanding of the fundamental knowledge of diagnostic technologies and their applications in Haematology & Blood Transfusion laboratories; 2. to equip students to perform appropriate laboratory tests and evaluate results for diagnosis haematological disorders and blood transfusion.

先修要求

Cell Biology (ABCT2103) and Immunology (ABCT3101)

Teaching Pattern

Methodology Lecture: to introduce and reinforce knowledge, principles and concepts Practical session: to perform laboratory tests and result interpretation Tutorial: to relate theories to clinical scenarios through case studies