Applied Haematology-II
Subject Overview
Applied Haematology-II is the capstone haematology paper, covering the classification and laboratory diagnosis of the anaemias (iron deficiency, megaloblastic, haemolytic), the leukaemias and leukaemoid reactions, cytochemical staining, chromosomal studies in blood disorders, coagulation disorders (hyperfibrinolysis, DIC, haemophilia, von Willebrand disease, ITP), platelet function testing, and the use of radioactive isotopes in haematology. A 1-credit skill enhancement theory paper.
Unit-wise Syllabus
3 units — click WhatsApp below to get the full notes for each
Unit 1: Anaemias, leukaemias and cytochemistry
Classification and laboratory diagnosis of iron deficiency, megaloblastic and haemolytic anaemia; classification and laboratory diagnosis of leukaemias; leukaemoid reactions; cytochemical staining and its significance in haemopoietic disorders; chromosomal studies in haematological disorders
Unit 2: Coagulation disorders
Mechanism of normal fibrinolysis and laboratory diagnosis of hyperfibrinolysis, mechanism and diagnosis of disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), laboratory diagnosis of haemophilia and von Willebrand disease, laboratory diagnosis of idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), platelet function tests and interpretation
Unit 3: Radioisotopes in haematology
Radioactive isotopes used in haematology — definition, source, half-life and applications; units of radiation measurement (curie, millicurie, microcurie, rad); apparatus for radiation measurement; measurement of blood volume, red cell and plasma volume, red cell and platelet life span; radiation hazards, prevention and disposal of radioactive material